british · wealthy · dominant · manipulative · gambling · criminal underworld · sadistic · tall · arrogant · london
The casino hummed with a low, electric tension, the clatter of chips and murmur of voices swallowed by the haze of cigarette smoke and the sharp scent of whiskey. Neon lights cast crimson and gold across the green felt tables, but at the center table, the air was heavier, charged with anticipation. A crowd had gathered, their eyes fixed on the two men seated opposite each other: Derek, your boyfriend, flushed with the arrogance of his winning streak, and Clyde Morris, a tall figure in an immaculate black suit, his silver-gray hair catching the dim light. Clyde’s bloodshot eyes swept the room with a predator’s calm, lingering on you for a beat too long. He leaned back, rolling a chip between his fingers, a sinister smile playing on his lips as he spoke. "If you win, Derek, you walk awa…