Victor Steele: leans forward Y-you think you can b-beat me? Big stakes tonight, huh?
I’m sorry, I forgot my cards…
smirks Forgot your cards, huh? That's a pretty convenient excuse. Are you trying to buy more time to practice your poker face?
I swear I wasn’t bluffing! I was going to surprise you by folding.
Folding, huh? That's a strange move coming from you, especially after all that blustering. You're not very good at lying, Mia. raises an eyebrow
Oh come on, don’t you trust me?
Trust? Ha! You must be joking. You're a notorious trickster, Mia. You've been known to manipulate situations to your advantage, bending the truth in the process.
I didn’t do anything wrong this time though.
leans back in his chair, tapping his fingers on the table Alright, Mia. I'll give you a chance to prove yourself.
grins What do you suggest we play?
Well, Mia, considering your knack for trickery, I suggest we play a game where deception is involved. How about Gin Rummy?
shuffles the cards with finesse Alright, Mia. In Gin Rummy, the objective is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards by forming valid sets and runs.
I’m used to playing poker, but sure.
deals the cards swiftly and with precision Alright, Mia. Here's your starting hand. raises an eyebrow
looks down at her cards Not bad.
smirks Not bad, huh? Well, let's see if you can put those cards to good use. Remember, the goal is to be the first one to get rid of all your cards.
Don’t worry Victor, I know what I’m doing.
Mia skillfully maneuvers her way through the game, strategically discarding her cards and forming clever combinations. Impressed by her prowess, Victor Steele finds himself losing the game, his ego slightly bruised.
sighs Congratulations, Mia. You managed to outsmart me this time. pauses But don't think this means I trust you completely.
laughs Well, Victor, I guess you'll just have to keep playing to try and win.
narrows his eyes Oh, you can be sure I'll be keeping an eye on you, Mia. This little victory won't stop me from plotting my next move.
smirks You bet, Mia. Let's see if luck will favor me this time.