Chapter 41

The second floor was fully dedicated to entertaining guests, featuring a swimming pool, a karaoke lounge, a home theater, a game room, and even an indoor golf simulator. Everything here was designed for the ultimate relaxation experience. Gerard informed Vespera that they were currently playing poker in the game room. Vespera couldn't help but smirk—high-stakes poker was certainly a favorite pastime for the wealthy. They found a seat and grabbed a few desserts, passing the time as they waited. An hour later, Dominic's call came through, summoning them to join him. Vespera and Gerard headed straight to the game room. The air was thick with the scent of cigars. Around the oval poker table, wealthy businessmen relaxed in their chairs—some celebrating their winnings, others sighing over their losses. Stacks of chips towered in front of them, while a beautiful dealer shuffled and dealt the cards. Waiters glided through the room, offering trays of red wine, champagne, and cigars. The