I had initially assumed that the bespectacled man and Nana would indulge in cheating as well.
However, much to my astonishment, neither of them had engaged in any deceitful practices.
Their rounds resulted in a loss of over four hundred thousand.
I, on the other hand, netted a gain of over three hundred thousand.
Lord Alaric also reaped a modest profit of several thousand.
I found it curious that these two, clearly in cahoots with Joyce, had chosen not to cheat.
What roles, then, were they playing in this game?
As it was my uncle’s turn to deal, he casually conversed with me while shuffling the cards, asking, “Boss, given that your family is in the coal business, isn’t it particularly easy for you to gain wealth?”
Although I couldn't fathom the motive behind my uncle's question, it was evident that he was attempting to lure me into a trap.
Feigning indifference, I replied, “Oh, it’s not so easy. It’s all hard-earned money!”