Third Person's POVTrista hadn't thought much of Wilmot leaving, but with everyone now looking at her with such obvious curiosity and sympathy, she couldn't help feeling a bit amused and humiliated.After an awkward pause, she reached over and gently squeezed Elizabeth's arm. "Elizabeth, it's your turn," she said softly. "You've got a really good hand. Don't get distracted and waste it."Easton caught on quickly and called out, "Come on, keep playing! Let's keep it going!"His words quickly drew everyone's attention back to the game, and the lively atmosphere resumed.By one in the morning, the women were starting to lose their battle with sleep, yawning one after another. Seeing that everyone was exhausted, Easton finally called it a night.The group filed into the elevator and descended to the private club's entrance. Out front, parked by the curb, sat a sleek black custom Rolls-Royce—its presence alone commanding the street.
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