The Bet

Although what Oliver said was really offensive but Ethan didn't react at all, in fact, he was very calm and indifferent. He cast a glance at Ava and suddenly said, "CEO Knight, the woman beside you is my blind date." Obviously, he thought Oliver didn't know about the date.

"So? What are you trying to say?"

Ethan slowly said, "It's simple, Ava's parents liked me and approved me to be with her?"

The meaning was very clear that Ava's parents wouldn't approve of a man like Oliver to be their son-in-law. Oliver looked at him with disdain and said coldly," Mr. Smith I admire your confidence but Ava is mine so I would like to suggest you give up on the thought of being with her. That will never happen."

Ethan didn't say anything he just laughed meaningfully. His laughter was very strange. Ava worriedly looked at him, she was worried he would reveal her and Oliver's relationship with her parents. She wasn't ready to tell them yet.

Oliver didn't want to waste his time on him anymore so he hugged Ava and turned to leave, however, Ethan suddenly grabbed Ava's arm.

Ava was held by the two men, the situation became very awkward. She glared at Ethan and said coldly, "Mr. Smith, let go of my hand."

Oliver however didn't say a word, he raised his fist and punched Ethan on the face with a force. Ethan was unprepared and couldn't dodge it, he released Ava's arm and wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"Oliver Knight, is that how you treat people? With violence?" Ethan's sharp eyes were full of mockery.

"Violence? Mr. Smith, you should feel lucky that I only punched you on the face not broke your hands, that dared to touch my woman in front of me." Oliver was furious.

"Oh? You think you are the almighty Knight who is so invincible right? How about we see who is invincible between us, let's make a bet, three days later at Las Vegas, I challenge you to play poker with me" Ethan said with a sneer, his eyes were full of provocation.

This was his last hope to get the land, he has got the news from an insider that Oliver had settled the deal for the land. His father had spent so much money on it already, if they lose it now, then the Smith's Group will go bankrupt.

"Why would I bother to play with you?" Oliver asked coldly.

"Of course you wouldn't bother because you know you can't win against me. So Mr. Oliver Knight you are not that invincible." Ethan knew very well what he was doing, he was hurting his ego by instigating him. Oliver would have to agree to him now even if it was to satisfy his ego.

Of course, Oliver knew what he was doing so he asked indifferently, "What are we betting on?"

"The land."

So this was the reason he was provoking him so bluntly, looks like it's time for Ethan Smith to die. Oliver smiled elegantly and said, "And what about the loser?"

"The loser will have to give up that piece of the land forever and pay up 300 million," Ethan said in a calm voice.

"Three million is too little, one billion," Oliver said arrogantly.

Oliver never lost in poker, but no one knew that. The Knight family had a rule never to gamble in front of the outsiders, and Oliver seldom goes to casinos, so everybody thought that the Knight family repelled gambling. But they don't do it definitely didn't mean they couldn't do it.

Ethan was a bit stunned by Oliver's arrogant tone. He frowned slightly and looked at him uncomfortably. Why does he look so confident about it? Didn't everyone say the Knight Family never gambles? In fact, in order to defeat Oliver, he personally investigated his weakness. Oliver was omnipotent, except for gambling.

Although the incident was unpleasant but after making the deal about the land, Oliver was in a good mood. He was confident that he wouldn't lose the bet, now he could have the land without any trouble, and on top of that one billion will be on his account. Perfect!

"Oliver, do you really want to gamble with Ethan Smith?" Ava asked worriedly. She read his information on the internet and knew his family never gambles.

"Yes," Oliver said firmly.

"But do you know how to play?" Ava asked confused.

"How do you know that I don't?" Oliver asked giving her a sidelong glance.

"Well, I saw it on the Internet," Ava said innocently.

"Oh? How about we play poker when we get home and I let you see whether I can play or not." Oliver said with a cunning smile.

Ava chuckled and said, "Poker! Just the two of us, it's boring?"

Oliver shook his head helplessly, he actually meant strip poker but looks like this silly girl didn't get it. He hooked his arm around Ava's neck and said, "My wife is so silly."

"Why am I silly?" Ava asked confused.

"I said my wife is silly, are you admitting that you are my wife?" Oliver had a naughty smile on his face.

Ava realized he was just pulling her legs, she looked at him angrily, "Oliver Knight!"

"OK...OK, my wife, let's go home and have breakfast."

Oliver and Ava walked back to the villa hand in hand, laughing and taking. It was a beautiful morning.