Chapter 272

"Mr. Osborne, it's been less than two minutes, and you're already back," someone teased. Marcus replied, "Shut up. I haven't even started yet, but someone wants to give me money. I couldn't stop them even if I tried." "What? Someone actually wants to gamble with you! They must have nerves of steel." "Exactly. They're just looking for trouble, gambling against Mr. Osborne." The crowd nodded in agreement. Almost everyone here knew Marcus. Since boarding the ship, Marcus had been dominating the gambling area, leaving opponents in their underwear—literally—after they lost their shirts to him. The stakes were even higher for young, attractive women who gambled with him; they often led to situations like Zia's. Zia hadn't intended to gamble; she was merely exploring the entertainment options. However, she saw a man lose his daughter to Marcus. Finding the woman pitiful, Zia attempted to win her back. However, she ended up losing herself in the process. Marcus eyed Sebastian. "It's st