The Deadly Assassin Robin

Chapter 255 The Gambling Den

Brenda momentarily stiffened, her eyes darting nervously back to Hugh as she tugged Robin forward a few hurried steps.

"Robin, I really don't want you to get mixed up in this. They're not the right crowd.

"I once witnessed a family down the street beaten to death because they couldn't pay their protection fees.

"People around here fear crossing them; Hugh and his crew are backed by the Rogarios!"

Robin let out a harsh laugh. "The Rogarios would never support these losers. They're seriously overestimating their importance."

Brenda shivered as she replied, "Robin, it's true!

"Even if they don't hold a significant position in the Rogarios and are just minor players in their family, it's still risky. Just because of that, even the Terenova police tread carefully around them." Robin turned back to face Hugh and his gang, then grasped Brenda's arm and asked, "What exactly did they want you to do at his gambling den?"

Brenda shook her head. "This is my first time going to one of their places.

"Yesterday, Hugh mentioned they wanted me to sell some sort of stimulant to the gamblers.

"What kind of stimulant?" Robin asked.

Brenda shrugged her shoulders. "I'm not sure."

Realization hit Robin hard.

Hugh and his crew intended for Brenda to sell drugs to the gamblers.

If she got entangled with them, there would be no escape.

"You silly girl, do you understand what these people are truly after? They want to drag you down with them and destroy your life!" Brenda trembled in fear.

Just then, Hugh approached from behind and offered Robin a cigarette. "Robin, why don't you have a smoke?"

A few guys edged closer, encircling Robin.

He remained unfazed. "I don't smoke."

Hugh smirked slightly. "I don't believe you. Just take one."

Robin's expression didn't change. "I told you, I don't smoke."

"What's wrong? Do you look down on me? Are you going to smoke or not?" Hugh's tone turned frosty.

Robin came to a halt. "I'm not smoking."

Hugh and his crew exchanged glances, their faces hardening. "You really won't smoke?"

Brenda anxiously grabbed Robin's hand. "Hugh, Robin really doesn't smoke..."

Hugh studied the grin on Robin's face and suddenly burst into laughter.

"Alright, you're Brenda's brother, so I won't pressure you. Let's go one round at the gambling den."

Brenda quickly grasped Robin's arm. "Robin, don't..."

Hugh's voice sharpened. "Brenda, what's your deal?"

Robin smiled reassuringly. "It's okay, Brenda. I want to see the gambling den; I've never been to one before. "Lead the way, Hugh."

Brenda's eyes flickered with fear and concern.

In front of Hugh and his crew, she didn't dare to speak too much.

She understood the type of ruthless enforcers who operated in Hugh's gambling den.

Hugh allowing Robin inside was a way to set him up for something worse.

With that in mind, Brenda steeled herself. "Hugh, Robin just got back; he doesn't know how to gamble—"

Hugh interrupted her, his voice icy. "Brenda, what are you suggesting? I'm just having a bit of fun with Robin; it's no big deal. What are you trying to do, huh?" Robin pulled Brenda closer. "It's okay, Brenda. Let's go."

Turning to Hugh, Robin inquired, "Do you take large bets?"

Hugh's eyes sparkled. "Absolutely! The bigger, the better."

"I mean over 1,000." Robin raised an eyebrow.

Hugh grinned widely. "Sure! How much do you want to bet?"

Hugh looked Robin up and down, guessing he must have made a decent amount of money while he was away.

"How about 100 grand? Think you can handle that?"

"No problem." Robin shrugged. "Let's do this!"

Hugh noted that Robin didn't hesitate at the thought of a 100,000-dollar wager.

Everything seemed surprisingly straightforward.

He was convinced that Robin had come back with a considerable sum of money. "Robin, did you bring the cash?"

Robin glanced at the clock. "Oh, I can send a message to have it brought here."

Brenda was astonished by how casually Robin tossed around the idea of 100,000 as if it were pocket change.

She struggled to comprehend it.

Without hesitation, Robin sent a message along with his location to Stephanie.

He instructed her team to bring 300,000 in cash.

Hugh guided Robin toward the casino.

Brenda trailed closely behind, her voice a worried whisper. "Robin, you're being reckless; they might hurt you."

With a calm smile, Robin reassured her, "It's alright. Just stick with me, no matter what happens."

Brenda shook her head fervently, whispering, "Robin, they're ruthless monsters.

Robin gestured for her to be quiet and led her alongside Hugh into the casino.

Hugh's establishment was located on a basement level, having been transformed from a small underground parking garage.

Once they entered, Hugh exchanged

a few quiet words with a man, who then produced a key and unlocked a large door in the corner of the room.

Inside was a space of about 300 square feet, dominated by a single gambling table in the center.

Scattered around were seven or eight men from Demberoa.

A man in his thirties with long hair pointed at Robin and asked, "Hugh, who's this?"

"Croc, this is Robin, Brenda's brother.

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Just got back from making a

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and wants to try his luck

here," Hugh replied.

Hugh turned to Robin, raising an eyebrow. "When can we expect your money?"

At that moment, one of Hugh's men entered. "Hugh, there's someone looking for a guy named Robin." "It's my friend," Robin said. "He's bringing the cash."

Brenda surveyed the room, her heart racing as a wave of fear gripped her legs, causing them to shake.

Sensing Brenda's terror, Robin glanced at the thugs surrounding them.

If he hadn't come to Terenova, Marrisa's soup restaurant and Brenda's life would be in ruins.

"What games do you play?" Hugh inquired.

"I don't know how to play any," Robin thought for a moment. "Let's stick to something simple, like rolling dice."

The room erupted in laughter.

"That's faster and more fun!" Hugh

declared, pointing to a man lounging

on the couch with blonde hair "Blondie, you'll play against Robin!"

At that moment, a man walked in carrying a briefcase.

Without a word, he handed it to Robin and quickly left the room.

Robin opened the case.

Inside lay a pristine bank notes worth 300,000, instantly drawing everyone's attention.NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.

Greed glimmered in Hugh and his friends' eyes.

Brenda was stunned.

She realized Robin was now in serious trouble.

With so much cash on display, how could they possibly leave unscathed?

Just making it out alive would be a miracle!

She wanted to urge Robin to find a way to escape.

Hugh signaled for two of his men to lock the door behind them.

Brenda trembled, panic coursing through her veins.

She regretted ever bringing Robin along.

Robin pointed at Blondie across the table. "What about your money?"

Blondie blinked, momentarily caught off guard.

Hugh exchanged a glance with Nico "Croc" Reyes before immediately instructing someone to bring another 300,000.

Robin gestured for Brenda to sit beside him and flashed a carefree smile at Hugh. "Let's get this started! Winner takes all!"