The tension in the room dissipated as the others realized he was true to his word.


    Hannah turned slightly.


    “Could someone attend to his wound and escort him out?”


    At that moment, the staff member interjected, “The game has officiallymenced.


    No one is permitted to leave the hall until it concludes.


    ”


    “Is that the case?” Hannah replied smoothly.


    “Since you’re permitted to leave, could you fetch some bandages and medicine for us?”


    Her unforeseen request momentarily bewildered the staff member.


    He cast a nce at the man, seeking direction.


    “Boss…”


    “ede to the guest’s request,” the man instructed.


    The staff member obediently left the room.


    Hannah drummed her fingers on the table.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    “Let’s proceed.


    Since we don’t have a designated dealer, you wouldn’t mind if I selected someone to deal for us, would you?”


    This time, the man didn’t concede so readily.


    For some reason, he sensed she was guiding him.


    “If you prefer to deal yourself, that’s eptable.


    However, audience members aren’t permitted to deal.


    ”


    Hannah shook her head.


    “I have no such intention.


    ”


    The man nodded.


    “So, you wish to deal yourself?”


    “No,” Hannah said, pointing to Atticus, who sat quietly behind the masked man.


    “I choose him.


    ”


    Atticus, who had been attempting to blend into the background, appeared on the verge of panic upon hearing that.


    His eyes widened in shock, and his trembling finger pointed at himself.


    “Me? Really?”


    The man also turned to gaze at him.


    In that moment, Atticus felt as if he were being scrutinized by a venomous snake, his blood turning to ice.


    Damn it! Was Hannah attempting to get him killed?


    Atticus, feeling scared, was about to say no, but then he noticed the cold smile on her face.


    “My request isn’t unreasonable, is it?” Hannah inquired.


    The man didn’t respond immediately.


    He scrutinized her before questioning, “Why did you select him?”


    Hannah blinked innocently.


    “You wouldn’t allow me to pick from the audience, and I prefer not to deal myself.


    He’s the only option avable.


    He doesn’t appear overly clever, so he likely won’t attempt any card tricks, correct?”


    Atticus, trembling with fear, was wounded by Hannah’s insult and nearly uttered a rebuttal.