Chapter 66: The Breaking Point

After a protracted silence, Uncle Tong coldly declared, “Very well, I’ll offer five hundred thousand! Now, may I take my man?”

“What are you insinuating, Tong? Even if you refuse, I cannot deny you your companion. Ha ha, right?” The casino owner, Zheng, employed his typical rhetoric, which stirred Uncle Tong’s frustration.

Yet, Uncle Tong had no choice but to suppress his anger. He turned to Tong Lingling and snapped, “Take this disgraceful fool and leave!”

“Do take care, Tong. Next time you visit, give me a heads-up. I’ll prepare some fine dishes for us to enjoy!” Zheng jovially sent them off, and Rolf departed unscathed. But I felt no regret; on the contrary, I was somewhat pleased, for I knew that a dog rarely changes its ways. In a few days, he would certainly return to gambling, and as long as he did, I would have the opportunity to push him into the abyss.