Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 458: Hedging Bet

Chapter 458: Chapter 458: Hedging Bet

"You with the mask are quite arrogant, aren’t you afraid you’ll lose everything soon? Don’t come crawling to me then, because as they say, there’s no mercy at the gambling table," the young man said, squinting his eyes unceremoniously.

"I’ll throw that line back at you," Xu Ke, under the mask, slightly curled his lips. In Xu Ke’s eyes, this kind of person was just an impetuous youth with no threat at all. He wondered whether the young man was truly as formidable as they claimed, and with that thought, Xu Ke sat opposite the man with an effortlessly relaxed posture.

"Hmph, let’s see who’s really more skilled between the two of us. You decide what we play, whatever it is, I’ll accompany you today," Xu Ke waved his hand dismissively, indeed showing the demeanor of a master.

But the young man was quite arrogant, never believing anyone could beat him at the gambling table, assuming instead that Xu Ke was bluffing, which made his smile slightly mocking.

"You’ve got the posture down, but let’s see if you’re really as impressive as you seem." The young man pulled back the legs he had resting on the dining table, placed his hands on the gambling table, and looked sharply at Xu Ke. The scar at the corner of his eye didn’t ruin his looks but rather complemented his face, giving him a very masculine aura, almost like a threatening wolf waiting to strike.

"But gambling needs stakes. I’ve been playing for a while now and won quite a bit, yet it feels meaningless, not thrilling at all. So, let’s make an exciting bet," the man said, like a beast showing its fangs, his eyes burning with desire as he looked at Xu Ke.

"What stakes do you want to add?"

"Let’s bet on this cruise ship, one round decides victory." The man said with an arrogant smile.

"We’re betting the cruise ship, so what will you wager?" Xu Ke glanced at the mound of chips on the opposing table and said, "Those chips on your table wouldn’t be enough to buy a cruise ship like this." Xu Ke casually picked up some chips, deftly flipping them between his fingers.

"Heh, playing with you guys leaves no chance of losing for me. If I lose, I’ll wager my life, and do whatever you ask of me from now on," the man leaned over the table, staring directly at Xu Ke.

His eyes were full of confidence, the flames in them burning bright, yet those flames met Xu Ke’s icy demeanor, destined to be extinguished.

Xu Ke slapped the chips in his hand onto the table, looking at the man with blatant mockery, "What gives you the confidence to think your life is on par with this cruise ship?" Xu Ke’s voice was pleasant, hoarse like a cello’s silver strings rolling out from his throat but sounded like a chilling splash of cold water to the man.

"You’re good, I’ll remember you," the man exclaimed, slapping the table fiercely, then turned to leave the spot, pulling out a phone from his pocket. He went to make a call in the corner, Xu Ke only seeing his back without knowing what was said. All he knew was that when the man came back his aura was even more menacing, looking at Xu Ke like he was already a dead man.

"My chips are on the way, soon you’ll know. This game will end with you conceding defeat, and when I crush you underfoot let’s see how you boast then," the man rasped.

Standing behind Xu Ke, Zhong Boyu placed a hand on Xu Ke’s shoulder, the urgency reflected in his demeanor, though he said nothing, concern was written all over his face.

"Trust me, I won’t lose this game," Xu Ke patted Zhong Boyu’s hand on his shoulder. "No matter the opponent, there’s only one winner, and that person can only be me."

Xu Ke’s confident stance severely irritated the man’s nerves, "Oh how I can’t wait to see you on your knees begging. That would be such a beautiful sight," the man said, licking his exposed sharp teeth.

"You’ll never see that day," Xu Ke calmly retorted.

Soon the chips that the man had been waiting for arrived, it was a small island located in Japan, known for its pleasant scenery and being a great tourist destination. Xu Ke glanced at Zhong Boyu, who nodded, and Xu Ke began to smile.

"Your chips are sufficient, the game can commence," Xu Ke announced.

"Ōkuma Anju, my name. You better remember it because this name will become your nightmare," ignoring the cards dealt by the croupier, Ōkuma Anju provocatively stared at Xu Ke, as if he already saw Xu Ke’s defeat.

"You’re thinking too much. Why would I remember the name of a man destined to lose to me? That would be a waste of my brainpower," Xu Ke laid his hand on the cards set before him, speaking with a touch of disdain.

Xu Ke’s words effortlessly triggered Ōkuma Anju’s sensitive nerve once more. A proud man couldn’t stand being disregarded, so Ōkuma Anju unleashed his skills without hesitation, determined to make Xu Ke pay.

He lightly flipped open the corner of his card, seeing an eight of hearts and a ten of clubs come into view, making Ōkuma Anju’s eyelid twitch. He looked up to see Xu Ke’s face, only to be met with a mask that completely concealed Xu Ke’s emotions.

Ōkuma Anju furrowed his brow, no hesitation, as his thumb worked the card. The original ten of clubs magically transformed into a ten of hearts. Upon seeing this, although there wasn’t any significant change in Ōkuma Anju’s facial expression, the relaxation of his muscles conveyed a message.

Xu Ke, expressionless, watched as the opponent revealed the ten of hearts, and with a flick of his fingers across the card, the card transformed as well. Behind Xu Ke, Lin Mengyao and Yu Xia, witnessing this scene from such close proximity for the first time, widened their eyes, seemingly trying to pierce through Xu Ke’s hand with their gaze.

Their amazed and baffled expressions were well hidden behind their masks, showing not a trace for Ōkuma Anju to catch onto.

Seeing his own card after altering it brought a smug smile to Ōkuma Anju’s face, "Why haven’t you revealed your card? Embarrassed by its small value?" he taunted.

Xu Ke let out a cold chuckle without speaking, and in the next moment, revealed his own card, a ten of spades.

Ōkuma Anju’s face remained expressionless as the croupier continued to deal cards.