38 great deal (2/2)

”How ironic.” she audibly spoke before continuing her walk. Seraphina was bemused that people can kill without batting an eye but does not want to be killed and would do anything to save their corrupt life. It is always like that.

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Royal Casino

”today is my lucky day, I guess?” Riggs said as he merrily collected his winning chips. He has forgotten the whole world including Seraphina whom supposed to be at the casino bar —having 'fun'.

”not bad, boy. But the night is still young, see if you can take home the bacon in the next round.” the middle-aged man spoke. He was neither irritated nor annoyed but rather he commended Riggs by his facial tricks. He never felt thrilled for a long time thus, he enjoyed the night although he already lost a huge sum of money.

Soon before, the next round started. Riggs felt his phone vibrating. Seeing the caller ID, he was brought back to reality and realizes that his 'dear little boss'  was doing her own business at the casino bar.

After a few rings, as he was about to answer the incoming call, the line was cut off and received a message instead.

”omw home.”

Seeing the content of the short message, Riggs assumed that the little boss did set him up.

'damn it!' he cursed internally. Glancing at the stack of chips in front of him, he pondered.

If he will lose his job, he might as well take the money he won tonight. It was sufficient enough to pay his debt to his fat unreliable boss, thus, it is still a win-win to him.

After thinking of the pro's and cons of the aftermath of tonight's carelessness, he quickly laid out his plans on his mind and chose to continue the game. A couple of rounds had passed by before Riggs finally decided to quit the game. He did not notice the subtle smile of the middle-aged man across him as he exchanged his chips into cheque to the banker.

He merrily went to the parking space of the casino, with the million dollar cheque in his hand - he could not help but smile.

”Finally, I'm debt FREE!”

He spoke in a jubilant tone. Who would have known that Seraphina's 'plan' of getting him kicked out would backfire on her. He does not need to babysit her any longer because he is now a millionaire, again.

Entering the Yue's service car, Riggs carefully slid the cheque on the car's compartment since he was wearing a casual tee and denim pants.

Sometimes, in the most joyous days of our lives, there are those people who ruin it.

'BAM!' The sound of a solid material hitting on Riggs' head —making him unconscious.

Few moments have passed when Riggs regained his consciousness —grunting while massaging the back of his head. As he got out from his trance, he immediately searched for the million dollar cheque but it was gone missing.

”Damn it!” he cursed. Since he insisted that the cheque should be pay to cash, anyone can encash his 'hard-earned' gambling winnings.

Noticing a small card in the passenger seat, he squinted his eyes before slowly reaching it. Seeing the plain looking card with a business name: Zhang lending group.

”tch.” Riggs contemplated for a moment before he wearily threw the small business card. From the looks of it, Riggs wasn't interested in bringing back his stolen gambling winnings as he reclined the driver's seat —frustrated.