Chapter 81: Crying

The air around them crackled with electricity, as if the universe itself were anticipating their game of chance.

Celine broke away from the embrace, patting Cyrus's chest as she sauntered back, smirking playfully. "You have 30 minutes and you're out of coins, remember?" she reminded him, glancing back at the teddy bear.

As she turned to look at Cyrus, she saw him marching towards a group of mischievous-looking kids, a wad of bills in hand. Intrigued, she watched as he engaged in some sort of exchange, the kids' expressions shifting from confusion to delight as they handed over a bag of coins in return for the cash.

Cyrus strode back to Celine, a smug grin on his face, his pockets jingling with the coins he'd acquired. He held out the bag of coins triumphantly, like a pirate displaying his stolen treasure.

"I've got my coins now," he said, his voice dripping with mischief. "And I'm going to win that bear in less than 30 minutes. And when I do, I'll claim my prize." His eyes twinkled wi