Chapter 157

With a detached smile,Renee resumed the game. The crowd's eyes turned to her, expecting to see anger or sadness, maybe even jealousy. But her expression showed none of these emotions, leaving them somewhat disappointed. Then something odd happened. Ever since Marcelo started advising Vivian, Renee, who had been on a winning streak, began to lose. And she was only losing to Vivian. It was almost as if she was deliberately playing into Vivian’s hands, sending her chips her way. “Miss Hudson seems to have run out of luck," someone commented. Vivian, clearly pleased, surveyed the chips she had won from Renee. "I win again," she declared. “Miss, you're running low on chips," the chip attendant reminded Renee. Everyone at the table watched Renee, almost gloating, waiting for her to show embarrassment at not having enough money. But Renee, under their watchful gaze, did something unexpected. She reached out her right hand towards Marcelo and tilted her chin up slightly. "Mr. King, I'm out of