Alian pointed upward. "The top floor of Osen Club has a casino. If you're interested, we can play a few rounds. No need to play big, just buy some chips for fun."Marielia eagerly pulled Jessica upstairs.Alian smiled and led his two friends, along with two heavily made-up female students, up the stairs.Belle, standing in the private room, watched her classmates leave and then turned to Ricard. "Brother-in-law, should I tell them we're going to eat first?"Ricard smiled and shook his head. "It's fine, we can join them."Almost every city has a few hidden casinos in unexpected places, like the one on the top floor of Osen Club. If Alian hadn't told them, they wouldn't have guessed that there was a large casino here.The casino resembled those seen in Hong Kong movies, divided into several areas, totaling over 2,000 square meters, each with different games and stakes ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of yuan. Scantily clad girls in bunny outfits moved about, and wealthy patron

Alian recalled how he used to show off his BMW X5 in front of Belle and felt his face burn with embarrassment.He suddenly realized an important fact: Belle was Jeannie's sister, and the man before him was her brother-in-law. That meant he was... Jeannie's husband! Alian remembered how he had called Jeannie's husband a useless man. On what grounds had he made such a claim?Alian felt like a clown, dancing in front of someone who had been watching him with amusement.Glancing at his two friends, Alian saw the same look of shame on their faces, feeling utterly humiliated."How you handle this is up to you," Ricard said, smiling at John. "I hope you come up with a solution that satisfies me. You know the consequences if you don't."John shuddered at Ricard's smile, nodding fearfully. "I understand, I understand."Ricard patted John's face. "Remember, don't disappoint me.""Of course, of course!" John replied, smiling obsequiously."Belle, take your friends and let's go," Ricard called to

"Maybe not, but come with me," Ricard beckoned Liam, pulling the cordon aside and walking to the burnt shed.Liam followed, her eyes filled with suspicion.Ivy snorted and followed them.Ricard circled the burnt shed, then his eyes fixed on a small white glint in the charred remains."Officer Liam, I think you should have someone examine that," Ricard pointed at the glint.Liam didn't call anyone; she put on rubber gloves and retrieved a platinum man's ring.Seeing the ring, Liam knew she had a lead.Construction workers wouldn't wear a platinum ring, and they wouldn't leave it in the shed. It had to belong to someone else.Ricard smiled and looked at the contractor. "Can you show me your left hand?""What for?" The contractor was wary, not complying."Show your hand and cooperate!" Liam shouted.The contractor's eyes darted around."Hurry up!" Liam ordered again."Why should I?" The contractor hid his left hand behind his back. "You investigate, leave me alone."Liam moved quickly, g

Leon’s face was filled with satisfaction."Leon, you're insane!" Liam's voice rang out, laced with sarcasm. "Do you think you can use me to threaten Ricard? He knew his wife was in danger back then but still didn't give up on Aishah. Today, Aishah has ruled Mozzafiato for over ten years. Do you think he'd abandon Aishah for me? You underestimate his cold-heartedness!""Really? I don't believe it," Leon shook his head, his finger rubbing the trigger. "Let me test it. Ricard, I'll count to three. Think about it: disband Aishah, or I kill your daughter.""One!" Leon's finger stopped moving on the trigger.Ricard remained silent.Liam's eyes didn't waver."Two!" Leon's finger began to bend. "Ricard, your daughter wasn't wrong. You really are heartless."Ricard stayed silent.Liam's long eyelashes fluttered as she closed her eyes, a self-deprecating smile on her lips."Three!""I agree! Disband Aishah!" Ricard released his clenched fist. "But you must promise to let my daughter go today!"

"You know, all these years, I've been torn, not knowing whether to arrest him or not." The strong liquor quickly took effect. Liam swayed in her seat and suddenly leaned against Ricard, giggling. "But today, I'm not conflicted anymore. My dad handed over the leadership of Aishah to me. He told me there are many ways to promote good and eliminate evil. Aishah bans drugs and gambling in Mozzafiato's bars. What they do, even the police can't achieve!"Ricard nodded, pouring himself a drink and looking at Liam in his arms. "I understand your reasoning, but why are you lying in my arms?""For indulgence, ha ha." Liam snuggled closer, her head resting on his chest. Her flat belly was just inches from his hand. If he wanted, he could wrap his arms around her slender waist at any moment.The nightclub's music and flashing lights filled the air."Since I'm going to indulge, shouldn’t my first act of rebellion be finding a man?" Liam's arm draped around Ricard's neck, her eyes half-closed, star