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    Dani had never been known to act without thinking.


    And when it came to something as serious as earning her way into McCoy Group, she wouldn’t throw caution to the wind.


    Yet, watching her let the dice roll so effortlessly, it became obvious—she wasn’t a seasoned gambler.


    There was no rhythm in her throw, no control. She wasn’t skilled.


    Back at the table, the McCoy brothers looked pleased—everyone except Charles, who kept his eyes shut tight.


    Niks pumped his fist. “Victory’s ours.”


    Kohen leaned forward, grinning. “Honestly, it’d take a miracle for us to lose.”


    Duran threw his arms wide. “If we don’t win, I swear I’ll start barking!”


    The moment those words left his mouth, Duran saw Dani lift her head. The smile she gave him wasn’t friendly—it dripped with contempt.


    His chest tightened, as though someone had thrown a rock at it. Trying not to let it show, he met her gaze.


    Dani leaned on her elbow and said, calm as ever, “What’s got you so stiff? Thinking of raising the stakes? If Damon loses, will you bark like a dog?”


    Damon leaned toward Duran and said, “Don’t let her mess with your head. I’ve got this.”


    Then he turned to face her. “Let’s make it official. Best of three or just one shot?”


    Daniughed. “Don’t drag it out. One round settles it.”


    Damon gave a sharp nod. “Fine by me. Let’s go!”


    Right then, every camera in the room swiveled toward the table.


    Even Hamilton went still, holding his breath.


    A few heartbeats passed. Then the whole room froze.


    Hamilton’s face twisted. He mmed his ss down, shards scattering, and marched out without a word.


    No one else moved. They just stood there, stunned.


    Eyes shifted from Damon to Dani, then dropped to the dice thaty between them.


    Some folks on the edge of the crowd still looked lost, their drinks half-raised.


    They felt something shift. Someone should’ve said who won, but no one did. Then they heard Damon whisper, “No way. This can’t be real. How did this happen? It’s just not possible!”


    People nudged through the crowd to see for themselves. One look at the dice, and their words dried up.


    Only Damon reacted. His eyes red as he jabbed a finger in Dani’s direction.


    “You cheated. Admit it!”


    That outburst snapped the room awake.


    Now, people started piecing things together.


    Every eye locked on Dani, filled with doubt and something else—curiosity.


    A few seconds passed before the room burst into noise.


    “She cheated. That’s the only way this makes sense!”


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