FakeNovelChapter 1301: Joseph had stepped in at just the right moment. If he managed to scatter the crowd now, Damon could spin any excuse later without much resistance. Given time, folks would likely convince themselves Damon couldn't possibly have lost. The event would slip quietly into the fog of forgotten things. And just like that, the McCoy family's honor would stay polished and untarnished.
The sharper minds in the crowd quickly caught on to Hamilton's ploy. With a knowing smile, someone chimed in, "Exactly! It's just a family event. We're here to enjoy ourselves, not to get all worked up." "Yeah, games like these don't take much talent anyway. No reason to pack in like sardines. Let's spread out a bit." The man speaking now was a distant McCoy relative, clearly angling to earn their favor. A smile played on his lips as he waved his hand, encouraging the crowd to scatter.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJoseph felt pleased with how smoothly everything was falling into place. He was just about to suggest drinks and dancing when Daniela's voice sliced through the moment. "You lose and now you're pretending it didn't happen?" Just then, Carol and Cedric cback in from outside, a shawl draped over Carol's arms for Daniela. The moment they stepped in, they saw Damon snapping, charging straight at her.
Without missing a beat, Cedric stepped forward, placing himself squarely between Damon and Daniela. Damon scowled at Cedric, rage flaring in his eyes. "Move! This doesn't concern you. It's betweenand Daniela!" Cedric met Damon's glare with icy calm. "If you've got something to say, say it to my face." A flicker of fury danced in Damon's eyes. He lifted his hand, poised to strike. "Fine, I'll tell you..." But before he could get the words out, Cedric twisted, launching a swift over-the-shoulder throw. Damon slammed into the floor with a bone-jarring thud.
Latest chapters in gl.Пom Damon clambered back up, hair tousled and fury flaring-his dignity in tatters. He shot Cedric a venomous glare. "Daniela cheated! And now you hittoo? You people are disgusting!" Cedric didn't flinch. "She cheated? She was mastering the dice long before you even knew what a wager was." Damon reeled, the words striking him like a slap.
Carol, arms folded and smirking, scoffed. "Moron. Haven't you figured it out yet? She's Shim-the legendary gambler the world still whispers about." The room froze in collective shock, silence hanging heavy in the air.
Even those who never touched a dice knew the nShim.
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Years ago, in a fabled, high-stakes match where lives hung in the balance, Shim had claimed the crown of the world's greatestgambler-armed with nothing but her dice. But after that triumph, Shim disappeared like smoke, leaving behind only tales and legends. Yet even now, her legend burned bright, etched into the memories of all who had heard it.
"You're Shim?" Damon gawked at Daniela, his thoughts spinning. “How can that Shim wasn't just a nto him-she was his lifelong idol.
"What proof do you have you're actually Shim?" Damon tried to sound firm, but his quivering tone and shaken face gave him away.
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