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The casino's usual murmur died, leaving only a breathless silence. The dealer and my opponent—a middle-aged man with desperation in his eyes—were both staring at me. I don't make a habit of this, but tonight, luck was a lady on my arm. I glanced at the girl sitting beside him; she watched with a placid, almost clinical interest, wise enough to remain a spectator. 'Raise,' the man announced. A sly, confident smile touched my painted lips. 'Raise with what? You have nothing left, señor.' His blue eyes locked onto mine, and he pointed a decisive finger at the young woman. 'You can have her if you win. Raise.' The words dropped into a stunned void. That night, I left with the girl walking silently beside me, a living prize now in my possession.