Chapter 2179

Stella furrowed her brow, "Weren't you boasting about your dice-rolling skills?"

Vermont replied, "Yeah, but they don't let you roll your own dice at the casino."

Stella was speechless.

"It's all mind games, plus..." Vermont lowered his voice, "a bit of cheating. You just have to play the part. Even a gambling pro would have problems if they depend on just gambling skills."

He paused, then whispered, "Here he comes."

Following his gaze, Stella spotted a man of average build with his hands behind his back, surveying each gambling table.

Vermont gestured for her to stay quiet and led her straight to the high-stakes game.

To lure Blake over, Vermont splurged. After losing three consecutive rounds, his one million chips quickly disappeared, drawing more onlookers. Eventually, Blake approached.

Stella felt a bit nervous, but Vermont remained composed. He adjusted his cufflinks, chuckled, and said, "Luck's not on my side today."

One of the onlookers chuckled, "Is this your first tim