Chapter: 3580

And it wasn't just that-they'd been soaking up Moran's stories about gambling tricks and charm strategies, practically hanging on his every word. The hostage had turned into some sort of hero among them, and the leader couldn't stand it.

His frustration boiled over. He wanted to wipe that smug smile off Moran's face, to make him feel the weight of the situation.

But something about Moran's quiet confidence stopped him in his tracks.

Moran might not have local clout, but he was the gambling legend from Brightstone, a city known for its ruthless underworld. Anyone who could claw their way to the top in that den of wolves was no ordinary man.

Maybe this whole kidnapping had been a colossal mistake from the very start.