Heaven Can Wait - Chapter 111
Her heart just stopped there for a moment, unable to believe that such uncouth words had been spoken for her.
But before she could have pent-up in anger, she saw something else. The vein on the side of Morpheous’s neck was about to pop out, and she could see his hands curled into a fist. She could have stopped him, but she didn’t. Because he had every right to be angry upon hearing such words.
But instead of lurching towards Bishop, he turned towards her for the fraction of a second and blinked his eyes, and she knew that he was going to take care of it.
Turning back, he rested his hand on the table, and spoke instead, “Then I would like you to bet something that’s dear to you.”
“I am all ears!” Bishop replied nonchalantly.
“Your casino. One round, winner takes it all.”
And Caroline could see the smug look disappear from the face of Bishop.
“How How did you know the casino is mine?” Bishop was on the verge of stuttering.