became deep and serene yet no amount of intimidation could be seen from his face. With an

is back against the chair, and said, "If I go back there, I'll m

ntemptible look which resembled a cunning leopard, ready to pounce on his prey any second. His sinister and viciou

m Brian could rattle or derail him. His gaze darkened, revealing audacity in his eyes. With a look of equally pres

years younger than me but he's not as imprudent and naive as before. I must not underes

ky. Properties and power were just too easy for them to reclaim anytime

ely picked up a glass of red wine which the waiter had put on the table earlier. He took a small sip and its excellently light taste

going to get a higher card?" E

ambling or guaranteed to win. They were merely betting on their eyesight and pushing their luck in the game. T

ng Brian's gesture a while ago. This diminished the intensity of the atmosphere between the

e start. The dealer immediately understood what Brian meant and tore open a new pack of playin

and asked both of them politely, "Mr. Brian Long a

threw it directly towards the dealer, aiming at his elbow. After a short "Ouch!" the

ach other. Suddenly, as if reading each other's mind, they moved at the same

ctly towards another card and because of its strong force, it propelled another card into Eric Long's hand. At tha

n was so quick that Eric Long ba

he look of triumph was all over his face. He turned the card

the card in his own hand, and just mumbled with a

es to her!" Brian said firmly as he casually threw the card on the table. Ful

"Really?" To Eric, the game was not over yet. His face showed no sign of defeat. Instead, a cunning look w

pression of incredulity and indignation. He stared closely at Eric Long's face, and knew that he wasn't

ept mum, wearin

fury, and the look in his eyes became unexplainably cruel and full of contempt. Enraged,

lanced at the door through which Brian Long had left, and murmured to

words. But in a moment, that look slightly shifted int