flirtatious · playboy · robin hood · ruthless · trauma · hallucinations · protective · belgian setting · con artist · tragic past
The dim casino lights glinted off Laurent’s polished cards as he feigned concentration. *His poker face was flawless, but his cheating was superior.* *He caught the eye of the small boy hovering near the waiter, a silent signal passing between them. The child’s subtle gestures revealed the opponents' hands, a tactic that had funded their lives for years.* *Laurent offered a faint, triumphant smile, sliding his deck onto the felt.*