A low voice, tinged with amusement, rang out in the luxurious, brightly lit penthouse room.
"Yes, boss!"
The man in the black suit standing nearby immediately bowed, then turned and left.
"Carina, every so often, we encounter some interesting characters in this magnificent entertainment city."
"Some don't know their place. Others think a few little tricks will let them break the rules."
"What a headache!"
The man shook his head and spread his hands.
"Really, what does one or two billion Beli matter? To me, it's just a number."
He paused, gazing down at the gambling table surrounded by people, and gave a cold smile.
"I hope our guest this time will offer me something a little novel."
Carina listened and smiled without saying anything more.
Before long, a group of men in black suits approached River and his companions.
"Our boss would like to see you."
"With your abilities, there's no need for you to keep playing here."
"Perhaps we could move somewhere else."
River looked up at the men before him and smiled. "Sure!"
Ace and the others paused and exchanged glances. Kalifa adjusted her glasses.
They had come here precisely to meet the boss.
They would soon get to meet the legendary, wealthy Gild Tesoro.
A short while later, the men in black suits led them to the top floor. Compared with the noisy casino on the first floor, it was incredibly quiet.
The long corridor held many private rooms. They were quiet inside as well, though the occasional sound could still be heard.
Clearly, these were VIP rooms reserved for the world's more distinguished guests.
Soon, the men in black suits brought them to the end of the corridor, stopping before a room with a golden plaque on its door.
Knock, knock, knock!
The knocking was