2026-03-17 03:05:59The lobby of Redd Tower fell into a suffocating silence. “One hundred million dollars.”
Tyson’s words hung in the air like a bomb that had just been armed. For several seconds, nobody moved. Then the entire room exploded. “Is he insane?!”
“A delivery boy betting a hundred million?!”
“He must want to die!”
Janet’s bodyguards stared at Tyson as he had completely lost his mind. One of them grabbed his shoulder. “Hey! Do you even understand what you just said?”
Tyson didn’t look at him. His eyes were locked on the poker deck resting calmly on the table. Donald Ford leaned back in his chair slowly.
Then he started laughing. Loud, Mocking. “You’re entertaining, kid.”
He wiped a tear from the corner of his eye. “A delivery boy betting one hundred million dollars…”
His gaze sharpened suddenly. “But there’s one problem.”
Donald leaned forward slightly. “You don’t have one hundred million dollars.”
More laughter filled the room. Tyson finally spoke calmly. “I don’t.”
Donald spread his hands. “So what exactly are you betting?”
Tyson turned his head slightly. His eyes met Janet’s. The room immediately became tense again. Janet frowned. “You expect me to fund your gamble?”
Tyson held her gaze. “Yes.”
Her bodyguards immediately stepped forward. “Absolutely not!”
“Miss Reddington, this is ridiculous!”
“You already lost ten million because of that monster!”
One of them pointed angrily at Tyson. “And now this delivery boy wants to gamble with your money?”
Tyson ignored the insults. He spoke quietly. “If I lose, you lose the money.”
Everyone stared at him as he had just confirmed their suspicions. Donald chuckled. “Well, at least he’s honest.”
Tyson continued. “But if I win…”
He turned back toward Donald. “Janet Reddington gets her company back.”
Donald’s smile widened slightly. The room became quiet again. Tyson’s voice was steady. “My parents’ debt disappears.”
His mother gasped softly from the corner. “And the one hundred million dollars stays with Janet.”
Donald tapped his fingers against the table thoughtfully. Janet crossed her arms. “You’re asking me to risk one hundred million dollars on someone I met thirty minutes ago.”
Tyson nodded. “Yes.”
Her bodyguards looked furious. One of them leaned toward her. “Miss Reddington, this is a terrible idea.”
Another added, “This kid will get you ruined.”
Tyson finally turned toward them. “You’re right.”
The men looked surprised. Tyson continued calmly. “I’ve never played professional poker before.”
Donald burst out laughing again. “You hear that?!”
“The delivery boy has never even played!”
Tyson looked back at Janet. “But I know one thing.”
Janet raised an eyebrow. “What’s that?”
Tyson pointed at Donald. “He’s cheating.”
The lobby fell silent. Donald’s smile disappeared instantly. One of his men stepped forward angrily. “You watch your mouth!”
Donald raised a hand calmly. His eyes locked onto Tyson. “Cheating?”
His tone was almost amused. “That’s a serious accusation.”
Tyson leaned slightly forward. “Your left sleeve.”
Donald’s fingers twitched almost imperceptibly. Tyson continued. “You switch cards through the inner lining.”
The room went completely still. Even Janet’s eyes narrowed slightly. Donald stared at Tyson for several seconds. Then suddenly, He laughed again. Slow. Controlled. “You have imagination, kid.”
Tyson didn’t respond. Inside his mind, the glowing system interface flickered.
“System Analysis Running Opponent: Donald Ford, Probability of Card Swap: 98.7%.”
Tyson’s eyes sharpened. His mind was moving unbelievably fast. Every detail in the room became clearer. The tiny twitch of Donald’s fingers.
The angle of his sleeve. The weight shifted in his chair. It was like watching a puzzle slowly assemble itself.
The system spoke again inside his mind. “Future Prediction: 60 Seconds Active”
Suddenly, Tyson saw it. A brief flash of the future. Donald’s fingers are sliding a card from his sleeve. The dealer placed the wrong card.
The winning hand is forming. The vision vanished. Tyson inhaled slowly. He understood now. He could literally see the next minute.
Janet watched him carefully. “You seem very confident.”
Tyson looked at her. “I am.”
Donald leaned back lazily. “Well, this is becoming interesting.”
He looked at Janet. “So?”
“Are you accepting his little fantasy?”
Janet remained silent for several seconds. Her bodyguards waited nervously. Finally, she spoke. “How much cash do we have available?”
One of the men hesitated. “…About eighty million immediately.”
Donald grinned. “Not enough.”
Janet looked at Tyson. “You’re asking for one hundred million.”
Tyson nodded. “Yes.”
She studied his face carefully. “You realize if you lose…”
Tyson finished her sentence. “You lose everything.”
The room held its breath. Then Janet sighed quietly. “You helped me earlier today.”
Her bodyguards looked shocked. “Miss Reddington—!”
She raised a hand. “And now you’re risking your life for your parents.”
Tyson didn’t speak. Janet turned to her men. “Bring the rest of the money.”
They stared at her in disbelief. “You can’t be serious!”
Janet’s voice turned cold. “That wasn’t a suggestion.”
Reluctantly, they obeyed. Donald clapped slowly. “Wonderful.”
He leaned forward again. “I love reckless people.”
Several large cases of cash were brought into the lobby. The sight made the room buzz with tension. Donald gestured toward the table. “Shall we begin?”
Tyson sat down. The dealer shuffled the cards. Donald smiled. “You understand the rules?”
Tyson nodded. “Yes,”
Donald smirked. “Good.”
The cards were dealt. Tyson looked down at his hand. A weak combination. Donald peeked at his cards and grinned. The betting began. Donald raised casually. “Ten million.”
The room murmured. Tyson didn’t react. Instead, the system activated again. “Future Prediction: 60 Seconds”
Tyson’s vision flickered. He saw Donald switching a card again. He saw the outcome of the round. Donald would win. Tyson leaned back calmly. “I fold.”
Donald blinked. The room murmured again. Donald collected the chips. “Smart.”
Janet’s bodyguards whispered angrily. “He already gave up?!”
“What a coward!”
Tyson ignored them. The next round began. New cards. Donald smirked confidently. This time, Tyson watched more carefully.
His eyes tracked every movement. Donald’s fingers. The sleeve. The dealer. The deck. The system calculated thousands of probabilities in an instant.
But once again, the future appeared. Donald would win again. Tyson folded again. Janet’s men exploded. “That idiot!”
“He’s throwing the game!”
One of them stormed forward angrily. “I’ll beat him myself!”
Janet stopped him immediately. “Sit down.”
“But !”
“Now.”
The man reluctantly backed away. Donald chuckled. “This is boring.”
He leaned toward Tyson. “You don’t have the guts to gamble.”
Tyson finally spoke calmly. “I’m studying.”
Donald frowned. “Studying?”
Tyson looked at the deck. “Yes.”
Another round started. But this time, the system flashed again. “Critical Probability Shift Detected”
Tyson’s eyes narrowed slightly. For the first time, the future showed something different. Donald’s card swap failed.
The dealer misaligned the deck. Tyson saw the final hand. He would win. Tyson slowly pushed chips forward. “I call.”
Donald smiled. “Finally.”
More bets followed. The tension in the room grew heavier. Janet watched silently. Donald leaned back smugly.
The final cards were revealed. Donald placed his hand down confidently. “Three of a kind.”
He looked certain of victory. Then Tyson calmly placed his cards on the table. A stronger hand. Donald’s smile vanished.
The room gasped. Tyson had just won. Donald stared at the table. Confusion flickered across his face. That shouldn’t be possible.
Tyson calmly stacked the chips. But inside his mind, the system voice echoed again.
“System Progression Detected, New Ability Unlocking Soon”
Tyson’s eyes darkened slightly. Because he could feel it. This was only the beginning. Across the table, Donald Ford slowly leaned forward.
For the first time in years, the undefeated gambling king looked serious. And his voice dropped to a dangerous whisper. “Interesting.”
He stared directly into Tyson’s eyes. “Let’s raise the stakes again.”
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Chapter 9: Building the Fortress
The first light of dawn barely pierced through the towering glass walls of Redd Tower.Tyson Hale stood alone in Janet’s office, his eyes scanning the city skyline. The previous night’s sniper attack had left more than shattered glass; it had left a message: he and Janet were being watched by an unseen, highly organized force. “System Alert: New Mission – Establish Base of Operations”Tyson exhaled slowly. This wasn’t about survival anymore. It was about preparation. The system’s voice pulsed in his mind: “Objective: Fortify Redd Tower – Integrate surveillance, defenses, and intelligence networks, Reward: Enhanced Tactical Awareness & System Upgrade.”He turned toward the digital map on the wall. Tiny red dots marked the locations of the sniper and drones from last night, as well as possible observation points around the tower.Janet entered quietly, her expression sharp but curious. “You’ve been staring at that map for hours.”Tyson didn’t look up. “I’m planning. Every route, every v
Chapter 8: Web of Shadows
The armored SUV weaved through the city streets, lights flashing across shattered glass and concrete as if the night itself were alive with danger. Tyson sat rigidly beside Janet, his eyes scanning every reflection in the buildings, every shadow across the street. The system’s alerts pulsed in his mind relentlessly.“High-Level Threat Network Detected, Unknown Organization Observing User, Multiple Agents Active – Probability of Encounter: 73%”Tyson’s fingers tapped lightly against the dashboard. Every instinct screamed that Donald Ford’s recent actions were just the tip of the iceberg. Whoever had sent the sniper wasn’t working alone; they were part of something bigger, more organized.Janet finally spoke, her voice low but steady. “Tyson… how do you even know they’re still out there?”He didn’t look at her. “Because my system never lies. And because if someone has the resources to place a sniper six hundred meters away with perfect timing… they’re watching now.”Janet’s hands clen
Chapter 7: Shadows in the Skyline
The night air was thick with tension as the convoy weaved through the city streets. Tyson sat beside Janet in the armored SUV, watching the neon reflections dance across his hands. His parents were in the other vehicle, still shaken but safe for the moment. Yet, his system buzzed relentlessly.”High-Risk Threat Detected, Multiple Hostiles Tracking Convoy”Tyson’s jaw tightened. This wasn’t just about Donald Ford anymore. Whoever sent the sniper had larger plans, plans that might not end with just intimidation.Janet broke the silence. “You’re unusually calm for someone who just survived a sniper attack.”Tyson shrugged. “The system saw it coming. I wasn’t fast enough for the first shots, but I knew what would happen next. That gave me an edge.”Janet’s eyes narrowed. “You make it sound so… easy.”Tyson didn’t answer. His vision had flickered again. A faint holographic overlay appeared in his mind’s eye, showing multiple red dots converging on their convoy, predictive lines tracing tra
Chapter 6: The Red Dot
Tyson froze the moment the system warning appeared. “WARNING: HIGH-RISK TARGET APPROACHING”His heartbeat slowed instead of speeding up. That was one thing the system had already changed about him. When danger appeared, His mind became colder, Sharper.Janet was already walking toward the massive glass window of her office, unaware of the danger outside. The top floor of Redd Tower overlooked the entire city skyline. Glass walls. A breathtaking view. But right now, it was the worst possible place to stand.Tyson’s eyes locked onto the glowing message inside his vision. Then another alert appeared. “Future Prediction – 60 Seconds”The world flickered. And the future unfolded. Janet is walking toward the window. A faint red dot appeared on Tyson’s chest. A suppressed gunshot. Glass cracking.Blood spraying across the office floor. The vision ended. Tyson moved instantly. “DOWN!”Janet barely had time to react before Tyson lunged forward and tackled her to the floor. CRASH!The window b
Chapter 5: The Enemy You Cannot See
The sound of police sirens grew louder outside Redd Tower. Red and blue lights flashed through the shattered glass walls of the lobby.Within seconds, armed officers rushed inside. “POLICE! NOBODY MOVE!”The scene they stepped into looked like a war zone. Broken marble. Shattered glass. Bullet holes across the walls.Men lying unconscious on the floor. And in the center of it all, Donald Ford. Pinned down by Janet Reddington’s bodyguards.One of the officers stepped forward. “What happened here?”Janet calmly brushed dust from her suit and stood up. “There was an armed attack on my company.”The officer looked around in disbelief. “That’s obvious.”His gaze fell on Donald. “And who is this?”Donald smiled casually. “Donald Ford.”Several officers immediately stiffened. Even they knew that name. The legendary gambler. A man rumored to control half the underground betting world.The officer frowned. “You’re under arrest.”Donald laughed. “Am I?”Tyson stood a few steps away, watching ev
Chapter 4: Sixty Seconds to Live
Tyson’s fingers tightened slowly against the poker table. The lobby of Redd Tower was silent again. The hidden card lay exposed in the center of the table like a corpse.Donald Ford’s cheating had been revealed. For the first time in decades, the undefeated gambling king had lost.And everyone in the room knew it. Janet’s bodyguards stared in disbelief. “You cheating bastard…”One of them stepped forward angrily. But Donald suddenly raised a hand. “Stop.”His voice was calm. Too calm. The tension in the room immediately shifted. Tyson’s heartbeat began to accelerate.Because inside his mind, the system warning was still glowing. “External Threat Detected”Tyson inhaled slowly. He activated the ability again. “Future Prediction – 60 Seconds”The world around him flickered. And the future appeared. Donald Ford is smiling. Reaching inside his jacket. A pistol appears.A flash of fire. Blood exploding from someone’s chest. The vision vanished. Tyson’s eyes snapped open. Someone was about
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