Chapter 458 - Las Vegas (2) (1/2)

~ Las Vegas ~

Later in the evening, Sarah and Aiden are having a six-course dinner in a private VIP room. Huge windows offer amazing views of the Las Vegas strip, but Sarah and Aiden are not paying attention to it.

Aiden was recollecting how before they left for the casino, Sarah explained games they will target, budget as well as overall strategy. He was impressed how thorough she is but at the same time he was a bit doubtful that all can run as smooth as she planned it. And now he needs to admit that there is no room for doubts… when Sarah plans something, it turns out even better than the original plan, because she is actually reserved when she plans.

He could only shake his head helplessly as she switched between tables, and amount of chips in her possession at least doubled every time.

She started with $1k, and now she has more than $300k! They spent about one hour in the casino before she said that she is hungry.

Aiden observed that Sarah is back in her thoughts… planning for next step. Looking at her mesmerizing appearance with that short blonde hair, looking like a young rebel… he can only admire her. Is it possible that a girl like this exists? And she is right here, with him.

He cleared his throat to get her attention. ”What will you do with the money?”

She looked at him as if he said something outrageous. ”Keep it.”, she responded after a long silence. ”Do you think I should do something else with the money?”

Aiden shrugged and leaned back, increasing distance between them subconsciously. ”Usually you don't keep the money… so I was just wondering.”

”I don't keep the money that is not mine. But this money is mine. I played a game, I won… without cheating.”

Aiden thought about it for a second, ”Yes. You didn't cheat.” He had to agree with the facts. ”But don't you think you have an… advantage here?” He implied how she can easily predict the outcome. Counting cards is one thing, increases chance of a win… but with her is not just increased chances. She always wins! She even got a huge win at a roulette table. How is that possible? She explained earlier that every dealer has his own style and when you take into consideration gestures, force, starting position of his hands, it's easy to predict the winning combination. Well… it's easy for her.

”What about my advantage?” Sarah tilted her head and looked at him with innocence only she can reveal after winning more than 300 times of what she started with in less than one hour.

Aiden was not sure how to respond. 'What about it…?'

Sarah felt the need to explain herself. She does not want Aiden to think that she is taking something that is not hers. She is many things, but thief is not one of them. ”This is how I see it… at work, I finish my tasks quickly, faster than most… right?”

”Faster than anyone.” He had to admit.

”So, I have an advantage… my knowledge, experience, analytical skills, and this…” She pointed at her head. ”… gives me an advantage over others, correct?”

He knows that it means advantage over him. There are no other people she can compare herself with, only him. But still, she is correct, so he has to ignore his hurt pride and agree. She is brilliant, he can't deny that. ”Correct.”

Sarah was happy that he agreed. ”Since I have that advantage, should I refuse my paycheck? Should I refuse bonus? I am aware that I do many things faster than most of the people. Should I refuse compensation for my efforts because of that?” Sarah saw that Aiden is stunned by her argument, and she got her point across. ”As I said, I didn't cheat. I follow the rules of the house, and I won this fairly. Why would I do anything other than keeping the money?”

”Sure, sure… forget I said anything.” He can only surrender. This girl is too magnificent. He is already here with her, so he might as well enjoy it. He is enjoying.

”Let's finish food and get changed.” Sarah glanced at the time.

”What's next?”

”We are going to a private event, for high rollers. We can't go like this…” She was referring to their outfits. They looked like two young rebels.

”What are we playing there?”

”Card games, of course… but you need to think if you want to participate. I noticed that while you play, you are getting distracted easily, and few times you even missed your turn to place a bet.”

Again, he had to admit. ”You are already gorgeous… and when I saw your unstoppable winning spree, I could not help but be enchanted by your presence.”