Before Matthew couldprehend what had happened, Caleb had already started dealing the cards. After he handed out three cards to everyone, he said, "I''ll keep my cards face down. The bet is 10 thousand dors."


    Upon seeing this, Matthew frowned. Caleb was too skilled in dealing cards, making it look like he had a n. If he cheated, he could manipte the cards everyone would get.


    Matthew decided to give it a try. "I''ll keep my cards face down too." After saying that, Matthew tossed in a chip with the value of 10 thousand dors.


    Jane flipped her cards over. She glimpsed at her cards and tossed two chips on the table. "Fold."


    She then revealed her hand. ording to the rules, it was considered shown.


    yers with hidden cards had to wager 10 thousand dors. Those with face-up cards had to double the bet. So, she had lost 20 thousand dors in this game.


    After a quick peek at his cards, Sebastian wagered 20 thousand dors as well. "Call."


    Caleb tossed two more chips on the table for the second round. "I''ll raise to 20 thousand dors."


    As Caleb spoke, he looked at Matthew to taunt him to call again. Thetter added two more chips to the pot without hesitation.


    Matthew didn''t look at his card. It was all about the adrenaline rush this round. Sebastian hesitated before folding.


    Then, it was Caleb''s turn again. He added another 20 thousand dors into the pile. "I check for 20 thousand dors."


    Matthew tossed in four chips and stated, "Show your cards."


    With that, Matthew flipped over his cards first. He had the Ace of Spades, King of Hearts, and Queen of Diamonds.


    Matthew was surprised. That was a pretty strong hand. If he had seen his cards, he''d have raised the bet. If Caleb cheated, he would''ve had a straight flush. Even the smallest straight flush beat a straight. Matthew had a strong feeling about his guess. Caleb showed his hand, showing 4, 5, and 6 of clubs. He yelled, "Oh my goodness! It''s a straight flush. I''ve won."


    Matthew was utterly speechless. He was certain that Caleb had cheated. If Caleb followed the typical patterns of grifters, he''d win three times and lose once before passing it to another yer to be the dealer. Matthew only stood a chance when Caleb was no longer the dealer, and he became one. For the next two rounds, Matthew checked his cards before folding.


    After Jane dealt and won a hand, it was soon Matthew''s turn to be the dealer.


    As Matthew held his cards, he was filled with confidence. As he shuffled, he figured out the card values and started dealing.


    Matthew dealt himself the Ace of Hearts first. As he was about to give a card to Sebastian, he casually nced at Caleb.


    With just a quick look, Matthew furrowed his brows. Matthew noticed that Caleb was looking right at his card. Something felt off. Was there a mark on the back of the cards?


    As Matthew was handing out the cards, he discreetly observed Caleb''s eyes. He had a weird feeling that there wasn''t a flicker of emotion in them.


    With the discovery, Matthew thought about Caleb''s state recently and yesterday. He became even more convinced that something was wrong with Caleb''s eyes.


    Upon realizing this, Matthew became more cautious. For the next three rounds, Matthew dealt cards with lower values to Caleb, and thetter immediately folded.


    In the fourth round, Matthew decided to go all out and dealt Caleb three Aces. He gave three Kings to Sebastian and handed Ace-high straight flush to Jane. Then, Matthew dealt himself 2, 3, and 6 of the same suit.


    Caleb, Sebastian, and Jane had impressive hands, but Jane topped the round with a straight flush. Sebastian ranked second with a Three of a Kind. Caleb''s cards totally beat Sebastian with the best set of Three of a Kind.


    Only Matthew''s hand seemed totally


    off. They were ridiculously low. If Matthew''s Six of Clubs was


    swapped to Five of Clubs, then an et


    2-3-5 would be a special hand. It would actually outmatch Caleb''s Three of a Kind.


    Unfortunately, it had turned out to be a 6, leaving him with the weakest hand that round.


    Despite that, he pretended to look excited. "I''m keeping my cards face down. This is my round. 100 thousand dors." Then, Matthew tossed ten chips on the table.


    Spotting three Queens in his hands, Sebastian couldn''t hide his excitement. "I''ll call for 200 thousand dors.


    Caleb nced at the cards of the other yers, and his face lit up with excitement. The opportunity had arrived. "I choose not to reveal my hands. I''ll call for 100 thousand dors."


    After looking at her hand, Jane quickly put in 20 chips. "Call."


    Matthew was secretly thrilled. He tossed 20 chips into the pot. "I''m pretty sure I got this round in the bag. If you think you can handle it, keep raising with me."


    Sebastian shook his head. He was confident that Matthew would lose. He had King Three of a Kind, which made him unbeatable.


    Having both Ace Three of a Kind and King Three of a Kind in one round was nearly impossible. So Sebastian knew he had to win.


    "400 thousand dors."


    Caleb felt like he was about to burst with excitement. He had dealt himself a hand like this before, but it was the first time someone else had given him such a good hand.


    He chanted in his mind, "Don''t fold. We have to see this through to the end. The bigger the bet, the better."


    With a second thought, Jane slid a stack of chips into the pot. "200 thousand dors."


    Watching the other three yers y right into his trap, Matthew raised his hand and pushed all his chips forward.


    "All in! That''s one million dors. I seriously doubt you all dare to keep going."


    Matthew seemed to have gone crazy, ready to risk everything in this one hand.


    Upon seeing this, Sebastian was taken aback for a moment. Everyone had exchanged one million dors in chips.


    Matthew betted one million dors


    with his hand hidden, while


    Sebastian had already shown his hands. He would need a staggering amount of two million dors to continue. Right then, he just didn''t have enough money.


    Sebastian checked his cards once more. After making sure it was three Kings, he turned to Jane. "I''m short on chips. Can you lend me a million dors?"


    Jane had been waiting for this moment.


    With a troubled look, she replied, "I''ve already lent you two million dors before, Sebastian. Adding on


    the one million dors you borrowed today, you owe me three million dors.


    "If you can''te up with something valuable as coteral, I can''t lend you anymore."


    Sebastian felt a rush of anxiety. With such a great hand, he was about to win but had no money to back it


    up. He urgently shouted, "I''ll put my house as coteral!"


    Sporting a smile, Jane added, "You''ve already put the house up as coteral."


    After a moment of hesitation, Sebastian pulled out a stic bag from his side, and inside it was a book. "I have this book. I''ve shared the secret remedy for treating kidney problems with many of the


    ove


    gamblers here. Ites from this book.


    "This book is priceless. Right now, I''m using it as coteral with you."


    After finished speaking, Sebastian tossed the book on the table. The book wrapped in the stic bagnded on the table.


    In the transparent stic bag, the two words on the book cover stood out. It was "Integrative Medicine".