Bride of Retribution: Aloof Billionaire's Dominant Game

”I’m going to check out the casino downstairs. What about you?” It seemed all men liked to gamble a bit. I wondered if Atlas Hallow had this hobby.

”Isn’t it against your family rules to gamble?” Atlas Hallow knew Charlotte Miller was still thinking about Luna Miller’s situation. Naturally, he would take up the matter for her, so she wouldn’t have to worry.

”Not being able to gamble doesn’t mean I can’t have a look. Atlas, I want to take a look.” Charlotte knew what Atlas Hallow was concerned about coming here. After all, it wasn’t his territory, and with so much hot money flowing into the Hallow Clan, Las Vegas was a place filled with danger, not to be underestimated.

”I’ve got a meeting arranged. You go ahead and take a look yourself. I’ll have Jesse Wright accompany you.” Atlas Hallow gently touched Charlotte’s cheek. If she wanted to see it, she should. If not for the family rules of the Millers, he wouldn’t mind if she gambled a little and lost some money. He could afford it.

The best thing now was to have Jesse Wright accompany her, at least to ensure nothing would happen.

”Alright, you take care too.” Charlotte nodded, ready to go to her room to change clothes. After such a long flight, she felt like she carried a bit of an odor.

Jesse Wright had arrived in Las Vegas earlier; he was also handling Luna’s matter, which was quite a coincidence. After Atlas Hallow gave a few instructions, he left first.

In another level of the same hotel, Joshua Hughes and his lovely young wife stayed.

Joshua Hughes also planned to go out on business but didn’t want to leave Avery Jane alone in the hotel, fearing she’d be bored.

”Do you want to nap first or play a bit?” Everyone has a bit of a gambling nature. It’s innate and unchangeable.

Like people who get excited about lottery tickets; that’s also a form of gambling.

The hotels in Las Vegas could only be described as opulent and extravagant. Avery Jane shook her head as she looked at everything before her, asking, ”How much gamblers’ money built this?”

This city’s most attractive feature is its gaming industry, with throngs pouring in daily just to experience the thrill of casinos, chasing unrealistic dreams.

”Since when did my Avery start to care about such matters?” Joshua Hughes laughed softly, his laughter resonating deeply, the endless warmth in his laugh filling every corner of the room like an ever-flowing tide.

”I’ll go change my clothes first.” Avery Jane rolled her eyes at him, not wanting to engage further with him, and walked into the bedroom.

Joshua Hughes caught her hand and said, ”Shall I help you change, hmm?” His voice lowered, filled with an alluring magnetism.

”No.” Avery Jane shook her head hurriedly, as if she’d been scared half to death, darting into the room, closing the door behind her.

Avery Jane carefully put on a black dress, brushed her long black hair, applied a matte peach lipstick, making her full lips lovely and shy as springtime peach blossoms.

She rarely dressed herself up like this; Joshua Hughes was almost stunned, and after she put on black high heels, she appeared even more elegant, noble, and striking.

”Avery, why are you dressed so formally?” Joshua Hughes marveled at her beauty while feeling a bit puzzled.

His beautiful, charming little wife was becoming increasingly incomprehensible.

”A formal casino is a special place, full of spirit and magical power. First, we must respect it. Otherwise, you can never win money here. Have you ever seen anyone in rags walk out of a casino with wads of cash?” Avery Jane smoothed her dress, feeling this was formal enough, and she believed it should be like this.

”Where did you learn all this?” Joshua Hughes looked at her, knowing today she would undoubtedly be the most attractive woman in the casino.

Charming, sexy, pure, swaying with an untouchable aura, Avery Jane’s beauty shone like a diamond refined by time, radiating an intense brilliance.

”I don’t know, but that’s just how I feel.” Avery Jane found the casino an interesting place. She was somewhat intrigued, so when Joshua suggested playing a few rounds, she didn’t refuse.

Joshua Hughes looked at her with a smile. As long as she was happy, losing a little money was nothing.

Yet girls like her, wearing their innocence, are often seen as easy prey by the dealers in casinos.

”Later, when you’re playing, I’ll have two people accompany you. The casino isn’t a joke or a place for fooling around. You must let others follow, understand? I have a bit of business to attend to today. Once I’m done, I’ll come down to join you.” He needed to clarify some matters today, and asking personally, the people here would still give him some respect.

She liked to play, so let her play. He had no objections.

”Also, I’ve exchanged chips for you. Play however you like, but stay. Understood?” Joshua Hughes held her hand, warning her once more. He couldn’t guess what was in this girl’s mind now, so he had to repeat his instructions over and over.

”Got it, you’re really nagging now.” Avery Jane glanced at him. Today he was dressed more casually, and together, they looked somewhat mismatched?

Usually, Joshua Hughes dressed formally, while she opted for something simpler and more casual. Today she was formal, and he was relaxed. Weren’t their rhythms always out of sync?

The two entered the elevator together, descending the floors, as Joshua instructed the two bodyguards to follow carefully before parting ways with Avery to handle his affairs.

”Hello, Master Tiger.” Joshua Hughes entered the office; the middle-aged man sitting down rose, beaming as he greeted him.

”Young Master Hughes, calling me that really shortens my life.” The middle-aged man spoke modestly.

Joshua Hughes looked at the ruddied middle-aged man in front of him, the big shot controlling the Las Vegas area. In his youth, everyone called him Tiger Geogre, but now, with age, he was respectfully known as Master Tiger.

Tiger Geogre looked at Joshua Hughes, thinking there truly is a constant emergence of talents in the world.

This young man, only about thirty, already commanded immense wealth and was a formidable figure in the business world.

Why had he come to Las Vegas? To venture into the casino business or something else?

When his subordinates notified him of Joshua Hughes’s visit, it was indeed startling, prompting him to hastily welcome him.

Joshua used to dabble in less than savory deals, which he’d heard of, but over the years, under his leadership, the Hughes Clan had expanded immensely, with an indeterminable wealth count.

He knew that even the most valuable properties in Sydney and Las Vegas belonged to him, so he shouldn’t be meddling with the casino industry, even though there’s some money in it, but it’s too complicated.

”What would Young Master Hughes like to drink?” Tiger invited Joshua Hughes to sit. People from Lyon liked to drink tea, and he had a tea set on his desk.

The red clay stove with high-quality silver charcoal and olive kernels was already glowing red, and the water in the clay pot bubbled lively.

Joshua Hughes smiled, ”Tea is best. Since Master Tiger loves tea, I recently got two pounds of good tea. Let me share some with Master Tiger.”

He took out two boxes of exquisite tea leaves as he spoke.

”What Young Master Hughes brings must be the finest; I dare not show my shabby tea leaves.” Tiger Geogre graciously accepted the tea, opened the container, and took a breath—it truly was a rare find.

Pouring out a little into the Yixing teapot, with a splash of boiling water, the entire room filled with the tea’s delicate fragrance, subtly spreading to every corner.

”Indeed, it’s good tea, truly blessed by Young Master Hughes. Such tea might not be available in the market, even with money.” Tiger Geogre mused, having this life, lacking only a fond love for good tea.

”Anything you need, Young Master Hughes, just say it. Although, compared to the Hughes family, such a comparison would be inadequate. Yet in the domain of Las Vegas, some matters can be arranged.” Tiger Geogre sipped his tea; the refreshing aroma filled his mouth, seemingly brightening everything before him.

”Master Tiger, Young Master Hallow has arrived.” Tiger Geogre’s subordinate entered, whispering beside him.

This was indeed a bit troublesome. He had already scheduled a meeting with Atlas Hallow, but he couldn’t reject seeing Joshua Hughes either. Both these influential figures hadn’t visited Las Vegas for some time, and now both came to him simultaneously.

He sensed that Las Vegas might be on the verge of upheaval; with these two major forces stirring things, it could turn the whole place upside down.

”A friend of mine has also arrived. I wonder if Young Master Hughes wouldn’t mind having tea together?” Logically, Joshua Hughes and Atlas Hallow should be on the same path, given their similar approaches and styles. Tiger Geogre, with a full-face smile, asked.

”I don’t mind.” This was Tiger Geogre’s territory; what would he mind?

Anyone could guess who the visitor was, likely Atlas Hallow, whom he’d just encountered at the airport.