Chapter 270 A Gold Mine
“I can’t find work.
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“I was tricked into going abroad to South Aspus, where I was imprisoned and forced to commit crimes. I was eventually rescued and returned home, but now I have a criminal record, so no one will hire me.
“I have two bachelor’s degrees from Eragos University, you know?”
He reminisced with a bitter smile, “I survived the darkest times, only to come back to even harder struggles.”
Bennett showed sympathy and probed further, “What kind of struggles?”
“My family member got really sick, and the treatment cost a fortune. I can’t find steady work, so I’m stuck doing odd jobs…
The man curled up tighter, his despair palpable.
“Why is life so cruel? I should have had a better future. Even when I was young, my parents took me to a well–known fortune teller who said I’d be wealthy and successful. All liars!
“My education feels worthless now. I finally got desperate enough to try the casino. It’s my first time, and I only brought 1,000 bucks. I’m not greedy; I just needed to win enough for six months of treatment, about 50,000. But before I could collect, they threw me out. How am I supposed to become successful this way?”
Bennett got excited hearing this.
A thousand turned into 50,000?
With the 10,000 he had, that could become half a million!
“Buddy, don’t worry!”
Bennett reassured him loudly, “It’s your first time; you’re not used to it, and winning too much will draw attention.”
The man looked up, puzzled, “Really? That explains it.”
Bennett smiled warmly, “Exactly, you can’t just win; you have to lose sometimes too, so you don’t stand out.”
“I–I didn’t know, I’m not clever enough, too naive!”
The man was filled with regret and self–blame.
Bennett quickly consoled him, genuinely feeling for him.
This was an opportunity Bennett could not let slip by.
“Buddy, I came here just for fun, but seeing your situation, I can’t help but feel moved.
“Let’s do this. Since we met by chance, I’ll help you out!”
The man looked at him in bewilderment, “You … help me?”
Bennett handed his coat to the man and guided him back into the casino.
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Chapter 270 A Gold Mine
“Cash, what’s your specialty?”
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“Dice game. That’s simple for me,”
They approached a dice table where the game was already in progress and everyone was placing their bets.
Bennett paused and observed the man next to him.
Quietly, the man advised, “Bet big–specifically on five, five, two.”
As the betting window closed, the dealer unveiled the dice.
Five, five, two, big!
Bennett’s eyes widened in shock!
Had he discovered a gold mine?
He certainly had struck something big!
With no further hesitation, he began placing bets based on the man’s guidance.
Remarkably, the dice continued to roll as predicted!
Bennett was overjoyed!
Initially, he placed bets of a few thousand, but soon he was wagering 10,000, then 20,000, and eventually
100,000!
Bennett was cautious not to get too greedy. He intentionally lost a few rounds, but ultimately, he walked out of the casino with tens of thousands in profit.
Bennett was thrilled.
Normally, he would only ever manage to scrape together a small win, a few thousand here, maybe 10,000 on a good day.
Yet, today was unprecedented!
People are inherently greedy; they always want more.
Whether they are winning and want to continue their streak, or losing and desperate to recover, the cycle of desire never ends.
Yet, today, with his new friend’s help, winning felt almost effortless. Still, wary of drawing unwanted attention from the casino staff like his companion had, Bennett decided it was best to quit while ahead.
As they left the building, he quickly exchanged contact details with his new friend and sent over a thank- you gift of 3,000 dollars.
Cash checked the notification on his phone, then looked up at Bennett, a mix of gratitude and concern on his face.
“You don’t need to pay me, Mr. Bennett. You won that money yourself. I …‘
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