Chapter 929

At the far end of the dingy car wash, a red wooden door led to a set of stairs that descended into the depths below. As soon as Alyssa opened the door, a foul stench hit her, a mix of cigarette smoke and body odor that made her feel nauseous, even through the mask she wore. She lifted the hem of her skirt slightly, steeling herself as she descended the stairs. The deeper she went, the worse the smell became, but the space opened up into a large underground room. At the base of the stairs was a massive iron door. Alyssa knocked three times, and the door swung open, revealing a different world entirely. Inside, gamblers crowded around tables, the air thick with cigarette smoke and the noise of dice clattering, mingling with the desperate shouts of the gamblers. The chaotic atmosphere was overwhelming. Guarding the door was a heavily tattooed man in a black tank top. He stared at Alyssa with wide eyes, his gaze lingering hungrily on her legs before he spoke. "Hey there, beauty. Here