Alpha Damien’s Trouble Maker Novel

Chapter 135 Selene E 59 55 vouchers I dragged my tongue slowly across my lips, savoring the moment, before licking them properly, my eyes practically sparkling as I stared at the growing pile of gold coins stacked neatly in front of me. Forty... fifty... maybe more? I honestly had no idea anymore. The only thing I knew for certain was that they kept coming, one defeated gambler after another feeding my table with their losses. At the beginning, when the gambling started, people looked at me with amusement. To them, I was small, young, unimposing, and easy prey.

Someone they could bleed dry without effort. None of them expected me to win even once. What they didn't know was that they were gambling against someone who had once gambled and won entire armies in her past lives. Back then, my warriors had been a strange bunch. They challenged me with everything, strategy, endurance, wit, luck, and gambling had always been one of their favorites. Across the world, gambling was considered a crude, vulgar activity, something beneath nobles, something disgraceful. But I had never cared, not even when I was a Luna.

If anything, it turned out I was naturally good at it. Who was I kidding? I wasn't just good. I was excellent. I had never lost. So if these people truly believed they were playing against someone naive, and inexperienced, then they were catastrophically wrong. I lifted my gaze to the man sitting across from me and smiled. "I won again." He stared down at the cards on the table, his brows knitting together as realization finally sank in. "Fuck," he muttered under his breath before glaring at me with frustration. He shoved his chair back, clearly intending to stand up and leave.

"Wait," I said lightly. He froze mid-motion and looked back at me. I pointed calmly at the small handwritten sign I had placed on the table earlier. (If you want to play with me, put two gold coins down. I will put two down too. His jaw tightened.

He clearly wanted to argue, and protest, but I only smiled sweetly at him, tilting my head as I met his gaze without blinking He cursed again, louder this time, before angrily tossing the coins to the table and storming off I watched him leave, then chuckled softly to myself as I looked down at the ridiculous pile of money had accumulated, Technically, there was no rule today stating that losers had to leave two extra gold coins behind. But I was Selene Bloodrose. Opportunity was something I never wasted I had simply written the rule myself and placed it where everyone could see.

Anyone who read it, smirked confidently, and sull agreed to play, thinking they would easily win my money, deserved what came after I really did love it when people underestimated me. Their expressions afterward were always priceless. 10:24 Mon, Feb 9 Chapter 135 R B 55 vouch I smiled fondly and brushed my fingers over the gold coins. "My babies," I murmured. Two tables away sat Chloe and Miles. They both looked at me, then slowly looked at each other, clearly unsure what to sa "You're really good at everything, Noah," Chloe said finally, her voice filled with disbelief. Miles grinned widely.

"Tell me about it." I glanced over at their tables. Chloe had five red stones, while Miles had nearly thirty. That caught my attention. Red stor weren't easy to keep, each contestant started with a limited amount, and every loss meant handing one over. I looked at the boy again, this time genuinely impressed. Then I glanced down at my own red stones, ones I had barely p attention to because I'd been too focused on the money. Oh. I had quite a lot. Interesting.

When I lifted my head again, I noticed the host watching me from across the room, her smile sharp and knowing, as if sh found my little performance highly entertaining. Around us, more and more people were openly staring. I ignored them all. Leaning back slightly, I glanced around and said casually, "So... who wants to go next?" Immediately, heads turned away. People suddenly found the floor, the ceiling, and literally anything else far more interesting than my table. I stared at them for a moment, then shrugged. Fine by me. I had more than enough coins and stones anyway. I was satisfied.

Just as I was about to gather my winnings, someone pulled out the chair across from me and sat down. "Let's play." The voice was deep, and unhurried. I looked up, and froze. It was him. The prince. The same man who had dismissed the earlier chaos as a nuisance. I studied him carefully, my gaze sharp and alert. Ever since I'd learned who he was, and what he might be. I hadn't quite known what to think of him. He was strange. But a game was a game. I leaned back slightly, meeting his gaze without flinching. "Sure," I said evenly.

"Do you have your coins and red stones ready?" "Red stone?" he repeated lazily, as if the words barely interested him. The woman who had been silently following him around immediately looked toward the host. The host nodded without hesitation and quickly handed her a red stone. The woman then turned back to me, showed me the stone briefly, and placed it on the table before calmly pulling out two gold coins as well I watched the exchange carefully, my gaze returning to the princy. He didn't even have a red stone before this. So, was I really the first person he decided to play with!

The thought flickered through my mind, but I didn't dwell on it. Instead, I nodded, reached for the cards, and began dealing I shuffled honestly, without tricks or sleight of hand, and then handed him his cards before taking my own. Ever since the gambling began, I hadn't once used my mind-reading ability. I might be shameless, but I wasn't that shameless. Winning fairly was far more satisfying I lifted my eyes to him. "Play" 10:24 Mon, Feb 9 Chapter 135 R He didn't even glance at the cards in his hand. "Fold," he said casually, placing them face-up on the table. I froze.

59 55 vouchers Even with all my confidence, even with my long history of gambling victories, I wasn't prepared for that. My eyes dropped to the cards he had just revealed, and widened in pure shock. Impossible. This man- "Oh my goddess," someone whispered nearby. "All spades. What the hell?" The table erupted into murmurs, disbelief rippling through the surrounding contestants. I stared at the cards again, then back at him, my mind racing. How could someone be that lucky? He hadn't even checked. He had known, somehow, that he would win.

I would have suspected cheating, if not for one simple fact that I had dealt the cards myself. And I would have known if anything was wrong. The prince stood up as if nothing of importance had happened, as if I, and the entire table, were no more than background noise, and turned to leave. "Huh?" slipped out of my mouth before I could stop it. The woman behind him turned to follow, but this time I spoke more clearly. "Waits She paused and looked back at me. I picked up two gold coins and one red stone, pushing them toward her without hesitation.

"I lost." The woman studied me for a brief moment, then nodded once and took them before walking away after him, Miles let out a low whistle, "What crazy luck." Jexhaled slowly, leaning back in my chair. "Tell me about it." The host's voice rang out again. "Was that a fun game?" Everyone turned to look at her She smiled brightly and continued, "Unfortunately, the time lunit has passed fin sure everyone has won at least one red stone by now? the paused deliberately before adding. "The number of stones you possess will determine what type of room you receive.

The contestant with the highest number of stones will be allowed to choose one of the most huxurious rooms in the arena, while those with the fewest will be assigned less comfortable accommodations." A few groans echoed through the hall "Oh, and one more thing she added. "Everyone will be paired with a roommate. However, the person with the highest number of red stones may choose to stay alone if they wish Her gaze slid toward me. curious. "And how many stones do you have?" "seventy" I replied calinly People looked at me in awe. The host's smile widened, clearly pleased "Very well.

Someone will escort you to your room 10:24 Mon, Feb 9 B Chapter 135 shortly. Please rest well tonight, tomorrow is when the real trials begin." 55 vo I nodded, stood up, and stretched my arms slightly, feeling the weight of the long, exhausting day settle into my bone as I was about to leave, I paused and turned around. Chloe was still standing there, shifting awkwardly from foot to for gaze fixed on the ground. "What are you doing just standing there?" I asked. "Come on. Let's go." She blinked, startled. "M-me?" I nodded. "Who else?

I'm your bodyguard, aren't I?" I paused, then added casually, "Unless you're uncomfortable staying with a guy. I remembered that I was still disguised as one. Her face flushed immediately, a deep red spreading across her cheeks. "N-no, it's not that. Most people just like to be alone." "I like being alone too," I said with a shrug. "but it'll be good to have you around." She stared at me for a long moment, one hand lifting to rest lightly against her chest, before she looked away shyly and nodded. "T-thank you, Noah.

You're really kind to me." I waved her words off dismissively and turned to walk. If I left her alone in a place like this, she'd be eaten ... AD 10:24 Mon, Feb 9 Editorial board Editorial Board: Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.