Chapter 530:
Amor, riding the confidence of her early lead, played with practiced ease, flipping three pairs of cards effortlessly. Melany followed her cues, revealing cards as instructed.
“Easy money!” Melany laughed inwardly, feeling smug. She knew she was merely a pawn for Amor, but at least she was regaining some of her losses and avoiding utter ruin.
Melany’s spirits lifted until she glanced over at Allison and Kellan, and her smile froze, replaced by disbelief.
“How are they matching every card?” she muttered, stunned. Even Amor, who had lounged with a confident smirk, now wore a deep frown.noveldrama
In just three rounds, Allison and Kellan had matched all twelve cards perfectly, closing the gap with six points.
Amor paused, her drink forgotten mid-sip. Was Allison really capable of such precise memory? The idea seemed absurd, even to her.
Even the most prodigious memory wasn’t flawless, and Amor had rigged the game, so she should have been the only one with an advantage.
Melany’s jaw clenched as she tried to calm herself. “Maybe they’re just having a lucky streak,” she muttered.
“Their memories can’t hold out forever. And we’re still ahead by more than ten points,” she reassured herself and Amor. However, despite her attempts to soothe Amor’s nerves, her doubt deepened.
As a seasoned gambler who had just witnessed how Allison played the poker game, she knew Allison’s type — patient and poised, waiting for the perfect moment to reveal her ace. Still, Melany was right about one thing — the score gap was substantial.
If Allison made a mistake now, Amor would seize the moment.
“Let’s keep going,” Amor ordered, her eyes narrowing. “Stay focused.”
Melany nodded quickly. “Of course.”
The rounds continued, but Allison and Kellan’s performance remained flawless, a display of precision that stunned the crowd. Meanwhile, Amor’s side began faltering, with errors piling up, especially from Melany.
Allison continued to reveal pair after pair, including several that Amor had intended to use in the later stages of the game. The precision of Allison’s memory caught Amor off guard, shaking her confidence.
“Amor… Amor, I’m sorry, I made a mistake,” Melany whispered, her voice quivering.
Melany’s inability to keep track of the cards was worsening. Watching Allison excel only heightened her anxiety, leading to even more blunders.
Amor’s eyes blazed with fury as she snapped, “You fool! If you can’t remember, you may as well be dead at this table.”
Regret simmered within Amor. Partnering with Melany had been a grave mistake.
The mounting errors on their side led to several missed opportunities, and now, their scores were dead even.
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