Chapter 420: Spiking the Drink

As we walked out of the casino, I felt an unprecedented sense of relief. Although I had travelled extensively with Varg and seen countless high-stakes games, I had never truly gambled. I knew that gambling was a human instinct, but I never imagined how terrifying it could be once that instinct was unleashed. Despite considering myself rational, I was still tormented by my inner demons when I stepped into the meticulously orchestrated atmosphere of the casino.

The saying "not gambling is the real win" is not just a vague slogan. It is an eternal truth distilled from the experiences of countless gamblers who have lost money, time, and even their lives.

We were about to call Aeliana for dinner when Ophelia's phone suddenly received a text message. She glanced at it and handed her phone to me. "Take a look, it's from Aeliana!" I picked it up and saw the message:

"Hey Ophelia, I'm at the bar on the third floor. Want to come check out the fun..."