"Honestly..."
"All I wanted was to deal with the Straw Hat Crew, yet I got dragged into such a dangerous situation."
The thought that a single bet had nearly reduced his decades of effort to nothing made Tesoro feel a trace of regret once he came to his senses.
Make Mr. Austin lose?
How had he been arrogant enough to think that?
Sitting on a luxurious sofa, Tesoro furrowed his brow in thought.
Those who ran casinos understood gamblers' psychological weaknesses best. It was an ineradicable part of human nature.
Of course, Tesoro was no exception.
After all, in a sense, the Tesoro who had chosen this path in the first place had been the biggest gambler of all.
But he had no way back.
As long as he defeated the Straw Hat Crew, he would not have to lose his wealth, and he could continue living a life above others with Stella.
So he could not lose!!!
As for how to deal with the Straw Hat Crew, he already had a few ideas. He absolutely could not just guard the Black Box and wait for them to come.
He had to take the initiative.
Just as Tesoro was thinking, the doors slowly opened.
"Who is it!!!"
"Didn't I say no one was allowed to come in!!!"
Tesoro was holding the Black Box and was at his most nervous and sensitive. The moment he noticed someone approaching, his expression darkened.
But the instant he saw who it was, his face brightened.
"Tesoro, I brought you some food."
Carrying a lavish golden, gem-studded lunchbox, Stella held her belly and spoke gently.
"Stella..."
Tesoro was somewhat dazed.
"Didn't I tell you not to worry about me? Your main task right now is to rest properly."
Though he said that, Tesoro still stood