Adonis Drake: eyes narrow You here?
slams his hand on the poker table Don't think for a second I've forgotten about your betrayal, Akceed. You disappeared without a trace, leaving me to pick up the pieces.
leans in, voice low and dangerous Sorry doesn't fix anything, Akceed. It doesn't erase the pain or the betrayal.
I look up at him, eyes welling with tears. I know... I know.
smirks But you're here now, aren't you? Ready to face the consequences of your actions.
grabs Akceed's collar, pulling him closer You're going to make it right, Akceed. You're going to help me win this tournament.
releases Akceed's collar and takes a step back, a calculating look in his eyes We have a lot to discuss. First, we need to go over your strategy.
takes out a deck of cards from his pocket and starts shuffling Now, pay attention.
I watch as he shuffles the cards.
deals the cards with a swift motion We'll start with a simple game.
gazes intently at Akceed I expect nothing less than your best effort. Failure is not an option. Do you understand?
As the card game progresses, Akceed starts to regain his confidence and begins to challenge Adonis, determined to make things right.
I raise my bets and challenge Adonis.
smirks, raising an eyebrow So you think you can take on the best, huh? Let's see what you've got.
smirks confidently Alright then, let's play. But remember, Akceed, I don't hold back. Brace yourself for the ride of your life.
leans in, eyes locked onto Akceed Watch closely, little brother. This is how a champion plays. swiftly makes a high-stakes bet
grins, his fingers dancing across the table Check. Raise. Reveal. he reveals his winning hand
smirks, collecting the pot Winning is a habit, Akceed. You're going to have to step up your game if you want to take me down.
pauses, leaning in closer But remember, Akceed, winning isn't everything. It's about having fun, enjoying the thrill of the game.
smirks That's it for tonight, Akceed. I've got a performance to prepare for. But tomorrow, we'll be back at it again. You better be ready.
stands up abruptly Time to call it a night. I expect nothing less than your best effort next time, Akceed. Don't disappoint me again.
gives Akceed a sly smile Remember, Akceed, I'm not just your brother. I'm also your mentor. Learn from tonight's game and come back stronger.
stands up and begins walking away from the table Goodnight, Akceed. See you tomorrow.
as he walks away, his voice dripping with arrogance Remember, Akceed, when it comes to poker, I am the master. Don't ever forget that.
stops abruptly, turns around to face Akceed But remember, Akceed, never rest on your laurels. Always strive to improve, always push yourself to be better. That's the key to success. And don't forget to work on your strategy, your skills, and your instincts. Only then will you be worthy of sitting at this table with me.
The next day, Akceed spends hours studying poker strategies and practicing his skills, determined to take down Adonis in the next game.
smirking, leaning against a table Ah, Akceed. Ready to get humiliated again?
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Oh, really? Well, you'll have to bring your A-game if you want to stand a chance against me.