Sam, the casino manager, is a big shot who is rarely seen and oversees the operation of the cruise ship casino.
He actually showed up in person? It seems that this young man's actions in those few rounds of cards have thoroughly alarmed the casino's higher-ups!
That's impressive!
Ignoring the reactions around him, Sam invited Draco, "Our casino has a private VIP Texas Hold'em table, exclusively for top players and VIPs. The stakes are much higher than at regular tables, and the gameplay is much more exciting. Would you be interested, sir, to come up and have a game?"
The fat man and the middle-aged woman were even more shocked upon hearing this.
VIP boxes are where the truly wealthy stay; it's said that a single game can bankrupt an ordinary person.
This man was actually personally invited up by the person in charge!
"Okay, just a moment!" Draco replied.
"No problem, sir!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the dealer ran back, holding a large stack of chips, and respectfully handed them to Draco: "Sir, your chips have been exchanged. Please count them."
Draco took the chips, put them in his pocket, and said to Sam, "Alright, the chips are exchanged, we can go now."
"This way." Sam gestured for them to come.
Watching Draco's figure disappear from the gambling table, the fat man at the table finally breathed a sigh of relief, exclaiming with a look of liberation, "Finally gone! With this guy gone, our table can finally get back to a normal rhythm of playing cards!"
"That's right, even if I had a good hand, I wouldn't dare bet in another round," the older woman chimed in.
The middle-aged man echoed this sentiment, "Me too. Playing cards with him is no fun at all; you have to be on your guard the whole time."
As the two were about to walk through the somewhat crowded casino lobby toward the private elevator leading to the upper VIP area, a slender figure suddenly appeared from the side and blocked their way.
The woman was wearing a stylish purple lace cropped long-sleeved top that perfectly accentuated her slender waist and full bust. She paired it with beige high-waisted wide-leg pants, which made her legs appear long and straight.
This outfit was both elegant and sexy, yet sophisticated, creating a striking contrast with the heavily made-up women in the casino.
Even Sam, the seasoned casino manager, paused involuntarily when he saw the woman, a hint of male appreciation for beauty flashing in his eyes.
" Mr. Malfoy, I apologize. I was abrupt and didn't consider your health," the woman said.
"I've changed my clothes and taken a shower, and I don't smell of perfume anymore." The woman maintained a distance from Draco throughout, without trying to be alluring.
"Who are you?" Draco asked, scrutinizing her as if trying to identify her.
"That's right, I'm the Canary who was clinging to you just now. My name is Ginger. Now, smell me, you really don't have that strong, pungent perfume smell anymore, do you?" the woman said with a frank smile.
"Indeed, there's no pungent smell anymore. Isn't your outfit quite nice? Why did you dress up like that, all heavily made-up and behaving frivolously?" Draco asked, puzzled.
"In this casino, everyone only cares about appearances and only recognizes those who are flashy and ostentatious. If I don't dress up in a flamboyant way and deliberately act passionate and charming, no one will even give me a second glance," Ginger said helplessly.
"That's true." Draco nodded.
"Can I play a game with you now? I can help you manage the chips and pass you cards," Ginger asked cautiously.
"Okay!" Draco agreed.
Since everyone's in the VIP section, it's really inappropriate for me to place bets myself. It's nice to have a beautiful woman by my side to admire, and consider it doing a good deed. What if the other person has a gambling father, a sick mother, or a brother who's still studying?
"Okay! I will definitely manage your chips well and stay quietly by your side. I will absolutely not say anything out of line or disturb your card game, so don't worry!" Ginger was overjoyed.
"This way." Sam didn't interrupt. Seeing that things were settled, he raised his hand again to signal and continued to lead Draco the way.
Ginger stayed close to Draco, a gentle smile playing on her lips, looking every bit like a well-behaved female companion.
But deep down, she was overjoyed:
"You little brat, you were so cold and aloof before, complaining about my heavy makeup and overpowering perfume. Now that you've changed to your preferred, more understated look, you've finally agreed to let me come along, haven't you?"
"I knew it. As long as I figured out what men liked and catered to their desires, there was no one I couldn't win over."
Sam led the two through a long corridor and pushed open a carved wooden door, revealing a private VIP box.
The private room was exceptionally quiet, a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle outside. The interior was luxuriously and elegantly decorated, with soft lighting and a subtle fragrance, exuding a high-end and private ambiance.
The private room had only three poker tables, with a top-of-the-line VIP Texas Hold'em table in the center. The tabletop was made of precious solid wood with gold trim, and the chairs were all high-end leather.
There's a casual blackjack side table on the side, and a small, elegant roulette table in the corner. Blackjack and roulette are just for casual entertainment; the main game is Texas Hold'em at the center table.
At this moment, four players were already seated at the Texas Hold'em table, each with an extraordinary air about them, clearly people of wealth and status.
One of them was an elderly gentleman with silver hair, behind whom stood a gentle and quiet woman with light makeup and soft eyes.
The second person was a middle-aged man, accompanied by a bright and elegant female companion with exquisite and charming makeup and a slender figure.
The third person was a young, wealthy young master. Behind him leaned a young, pretty girl dressed in a fashionable and eye-catching outfit, wearing a short dress. She was gently leaning on the young master's shoulder, whispering sweet nothings.
The last person was a wealthy lady, and behind her stood a capable-looking female assistant.
As soon as Ginger walked in, his gaze quickly and discreetly swept across the entire private room. When he saw the women of various postures beside the rich man, his eyes lit up, and he felt a surge of pride.
Sure enough, this is standard equipment for VIP rooms!
We've finally caught him! As long as we perform well, we'll be able to win him over sooner or later, and then we can establish ourselves on this cruise ship!
Sam led Draco slowly to the Texas Hold'em table, with Ginger obediently following Draco.
The four players at the table stopped what they were doing and looked up at Draco and Ginger. The silver-haired old gentleman's gaze was gentle; he first sized up Draco, then looked at Ginger.
He secretly felt that this girl was more lively and eye-catching than his gentle female companion, and her temperament was more outstanding.
The young master's eyes lit up, his gaze sweeping over Ginger's body before a playful smile appeared on his lips.
He secretly thought to himself: This girl is really pretty, fresh and elegant. She has more charm than the pretty girl next to me or the beautiful girl next to her. She's quite a lovely person. I didn't expect this new player to have such a beauty by his side.
Middle-aged men and wealthy women showed little interest.
"Ladies and gentlemen, excuse me for interrupting your game. Today I've brought a new player to the game. This gentleman has superb card skills and an exceptional temperament, so he'll be able to play a few rounds with you all," Sam introduced to the group.
"Welcome, welcome. Anyone who can be personally led into the VIP box by Mr. Sam is definitely not an ordinary person. It's a pleasure to play against this gentleman." The old gentleman spoke first.
"It's rare to have a new person join us, so the game isn't so dull anymore. Come on, let's have a game." The young master pointed to the empty chair next to the lady, gesturing for Draco to sit down, his gaze seemingly casually drifting towards Ginger standing behind Draco.
"Thank you both for your kind invitation. It's an honor to play against such skilled opponents. I'm really looking forward to it and hope we have a great time." Draco said, then sat down next to the lady.