Chapter 305 Raise The Stakes

• Karl
• As I deal the cards, the clink of poker chips echoes in the dimly lit room. Anton, John, and I are gathered around a small card table, engrossed in a game of poker while the others are watching a movie in the adjacent room.
• The stakes are low, just a friendly match with chips and no real money involved. The atmosphere is light, filled with casual banter and the occasional burst of laughter while the sound of soft music emanates from the bluetooth speaker in the corner.