Chapter 313: The Gift of Introduction

Eden Martha set down his glass and regarded me, saying, "Elucidate your approach; what do you need me to do?"

Inhaling a puff of smoke, I shared my thoughts candidly. "I've observed the venue—there's a conspicuous absence of surveillance equipment, and the gambling paraphernalia is satisfactory. What you must do is masquerade alongside my friend as unfamiliar gamblers, blending in at the blackjack table..."

I glanced at Dark and continued with my instructions. "Dark, maintain your demeanour as you did today, staying with Lord Alaric. However, you have two essential tasks. First, use your body to shield your activities from the prying eyes around you. No one must perceive what I am doing. Second, coordinate with Lord Alaric to ensure that the dealer’s attention is wholly focused on the two of you, allowing me the needed time to cheat..."

Dark nodded in acknowledgement.