Chapter 13 A Spectacular Gamble

Across the table, Drake’s face had already gone pale. He slumped into his chair. He had always considered himself one of the top gamblers in Ocean City. A match he thought was a sure win had been turned around by Ben. Drake’s third card was the Four of Spades—two Kings in hand, but still a complete loss. Ben casually ran a hand through his hair and stood, slowly fastening the buttons of his suit jacket. He looked at the defeated Drake and sighed lightly. "What a shame. I can’t accept Mr. Drake’s request after all. Thanks for the three hundred million dollars."