Chapter 39: Provoked

His sly remark made the older man go mad. The staff went and prepared the table for them. They're a group of wealthy gamblers. Xavier managed to provoke Mr. Alejandro before the game started, and the older man was eager to defeat Xavier for making him embarrassed in front of other people. But who was he kidding? No one can defeat an Ivanov.

"You're still a good player, Mr. Ivanov. I am impressed," Mrs. McClellan said with a wide grin, glancing briefly at Mr. Alejandro as if teasing him. The latter could only clench his jaws and glare blatantly at Xavier.

Xavier shrugged off his shoulders and smirked. He glanced at Margarette who was sitting beside him. "It's just luck."

"Yeah, right. A luck," Mr. Alejandro retorted, mocking Xavier. But he was unaffected by his words.

"Oh, stop being such a pussy, Mr. Alejandro. Let's just admit this young man is just so smart," Mrs. McClellan giggled. "If you are confident about your cards, then just bet all your assets now."

"Nice try, woman," Alejand