Looking back now, this ce really did seem like the paradise city adults used to talk about.


    As a child, Sophie didn''t understand, but now, seeing it for herself, the city center truly had it all.


    Not only did it boast thergest trade center, but the city also attracted a diverse crowd. Escaping this city, all while avoiding Odies watchful eyes, would truly be like walking into a spider''s web.


    "Mr. Odie, we''ve arrived."


    They had arrived?


    It was a ten-minute drive, which meant Odie''s mansion must''ve been right in the city center.


    "Mm."


    The driver opened the door for Odie, and then Sophie stepped out of the car as well.


    In front of them was a massive clock tower with roads leading in all directions, under whichy a gigantic square. The area was filled with buildings imitating architecture from thest century on a scale Sophie hadn''t anticipated.


    At that moment, Odie snapped his fingers.


    Sophie saw this and frowned. She did not yet know the purpose of his action, but the next second, she understood.


    The vast square connected to the clock tower and the surrounding skyscrapers suddenly lit up. Under the cover of night, the golden lights illuminated the entire city of Summerfield like gold.


    "The lights here shine when I say so. The money here flows as I wish. If I want someone to win, they win. If I want them to lose, they lose."


    Hearing Odie''s words, Sophie felt a shiver go down her spine. Here, Odie was the master of all.


    Sophie tried to steady her nerves and asked, "What do I need to do here?"


    "Just do as 1 say. Nothing else is your concern."


    Odie lightly touched Sophie''s hair. She had only dressed simply today, with just a touch of makeup, but even this appearance was enough to cause a stir in Summerfield.


    Sophie followed Odie toward the clock tower, feeling more nervous with every step. However, the chance to enter Minton Casino and get involved with Odie''s business made the risk worth it.


    As Minton Casino opened, Sophie, under Odie''s guidance, became one of the first guests inside. Each area had professional dealers and many bodyguards and bouncers. From the first floor to the second, this ce was a den for the wealthy. Sophie stepped in and felt as if she couldn''t see the end.Còntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    "Mr. Odie, this isst month''s performance."


    A manager handed a booklet to Odie, but he seemed uninterested. He casually walked to one of the areas and asked, "Do you know how to roll the dice?"


    "A little."


    Odie waved his hand at the woman standing in the area, and she wisely left.


    Odie looked at Sophie and said, "You, get in."


    Sophie obediently walked in, and Odie promptly closed the door to the area.


    It was a semi-circr table. Once Sophie entered, she was locked in, unable to leave until the game was over. The content is on


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    "Odie, you..."


    Odie raised an eyebrow and said, "Do your best to win money for me." Then, he went upstairs.


    Sophie red and shouted, "Odie! Come back!"


    As guests starteding in, Odie, watching from the second floor m slightly smiled the content is on


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    He was curious to see just how capable Sophie really was.