บททั้งหมดของ Deuces Wild: The Billionaire's Dangerous Obsession: บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 18

POV: Eli"It's done," Pam said through the other line.She'd waited until noon to call Eli because she knew he'd had a late night the previous night.She hadn't seen him since Thursday afternoon when he asked her to purchase Fiordillatte. And she hadn't spoken to him since he called her up that night and ordered her to expedite the transaction with the Italian bistro."Very well," he answered in a croaky voice. He'd been up for a couple of hours but he felt lethargic, so he decided to stay in bed. "When will the renovation start? I want it done as soon as possible. I will not have that shithole become a money pit.""I've already arranged for the contractors to start the makeover after the restaurant closes tonight. The former owners requested that we hire their contractors, which were cheaper than what we usually pay, so I said okay. It's okay, right?"Pam asked carefully. Eli didn't like to be bypassed, especially when it came to company decisions. But since the restaurant wasn't a m

POV: Brigail"Just like old times, eh Sook?" Jerry teased her as they watched the fountain show outside the Bellagio.Brigail let out a hearty laugh. "Yep. The only difference is the cows here are fatter and better dressed."As they'd had dinner at McDonald's on the Strip, Brigail rehashed the eventful evening she'd had with Barry when they hustled the poker tables at the Obsidian Ace. She omitted the part where Eli Michealson decided to haul them in and interrogate her. Jerry would only worry about her and he might use the older brother card and drag her back to New Orleans."You think it's beginner's luck?" he asked in a challenging tone.Brigail knew that tone too well. That was the same tone he used when he would dare her to do something stupid and would get them into trouble with their Gran."You know it's not," she retorted. She was in a merry mood that she might call his bluff if he pushed hard enough."Prove it," Jerry dared."Challenge accepted."They sealed their wager with

POV: BrigailBrigail was on a roll.She was the master of the game. No one could tell her hand. She would bet moderately at some point as she waited for the whales to take the bait, and other times she would go all-in even before the flop or the community cards were drawn.When she took the seat at the no-limit table, she could feel the hunger vibrating off the high rollers as they eyed her like a minnow in the pool of sharks.But after her third big win, they started to look at her differently. They were quick to come to the conclusion that they were being played, and not in a funny ha-ha way.While Brigail held her composure with ease, Jerry was a nervous wreck. He couldn't stand behind her because the casino did not allow lurkers around the table. So he could only observe her from his seat at the players' lounge.All Jerry could see was Brigail dragging, or in poker terms, shipping, the chips by the bulk. He was on his third beer and was getting more fidgety by the minute.Brigail

POV: BrigailJerry gave Brigail a soft pat on her shoulder for good luck as he perched himself on the bar stool by the cocktail table, where he could observe the game.He had complete faith in Brigail.She wasn't only adept at reading her opponent's cards, she was also a walking lie detector. He couldn't get anything past her. Sometimes he felt like she was inside his head, reading his thoughts.Brigail was skilled in deciphering a person's tell. Everyone has a tell, she would always say. Even their father was no match to Brigail's sharp eyes.The dealer shuffled the deck twice before the hostess cut it. Then she handed Eli and Brigail two cards each.Jerry slanted sideways to peek at Brigail's cards. He almost jumped off his seat when he saw an Ace of Hearts and King of Diamonds. Jackpot!Jerry looked away immediately as he waved at the hostess for a refill.Dog burn it! Don't smile! Don't you fuckin' smile, Havens! Flirt with the waitress, pronto! Before tall and blondie looks at yo