"Wow! King of cards indeed," some of the men around the table cheered.

Mason's nose flared up in anger. He took Maya by her hand, dragging her to a corner.

"You did that on purpose, didn't you? You made me lose," he growled, holding her wrist tightly.

"Let go of me!" Maya winced. "I'm not a gambler, and I can't keep doing this," she sobbed. Before Mason could reply, a familiar deep, rich voice sounded behind them.

"Is everything alright, Mr. Mason?"

They both turned to see the man they had lost their money to. Maya was relieved he was here; she should ask for his help since she knew...