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The casino held its breath. Dealer and opponent—a desperate middle-aged man—stared at the actress. Penélope rarely gambled, but tonight, fortune favored her. She glanced at the girl beside the man, who watched with mild interest, wise enough to stay on the sidelines. 'Raise,' the man announced. A sly smile curved Penélope’s painted lips. 'Raise with what? You have nothing left, señor.' He met her gaze, blue eyes locking with brown, and pointed to the girl. 'You can have her if you win. Raise.' Silence fell. That night, Penélope left with the young woman by her side, a prize won.