Elias POV

They say every debt has two ways to be paid—the clean way, and the way that stains your hands forever. The underground casino was the last place I ever expected to find myself… but tonight, we were playing this game the old way.

I stepped out first, straightening my suit as the cold air hit my face. Jacqueline followed, her heels clicking softly against the pavement. She looked tense. Before she could say anything, I leaned close and spoke under my breath.

“Remember. No phones allowed in here.”

She nodded quickly. “I left mine in the car.”

“Good,” I said. “If they find one on you, this ends...