199 GOING FISHING

Ann got up and went by the window, opened the blinds to look outside. "Eva come here?" She calls while still gazing at the strip of Las Vegas. Magnificent lights and lots and lots of people walking around from left to right.

Eva heard Ann calling her, she excitedly got up, "I'll be right there!" yells back while walking towards where Ann was standing by the window.

"Look! You see how pretty all those lights were, that over there. It's Caesar Palace, that's where my Idol does her show nightly. Over there at that side of town was where Lea and I grew up. If only we are not in danger now, I would love to show you around." Sadness was showing on Ann's face; she sighs before continuing with her story.

Ann's reminiscing her childhood; she's telling Eva what had happened back then. Due to her circumstances, she ends up meeting Jeff, and here they are four years later still husband and wife.

Eva was devastated after hearing the story, without her knowing her action; She pulled Ann into her embrace and started crying. "I'm sorry!"

"Hahaha! Don't be; I was telling you the whole story not for you to be depressed and feel sorry for me. Instead is for you to get to know me a little more, you understand?"

Ann stepped back a little to be face to face with Eva. "Those are in the past, as you could see I'm now living a happy life and look at all this..." She raised her hand and pinpointing all over the entire penthouse. "Do I look like I'm struggling, It's the opposite as you can see I'm currently living the best life could offer."

Eva thought about it and realized that her cousin was right. She might have lived an impoverished life back then, but she's too far from that now. "You're right; I was just sentimental. Hahaha!"

Lea was finished speaking to whomever she had called. From the way she's huffing and puffing, it did not go well.

"I can't believe this; the whole entourage was on its way here to do our makeover when they encounter big boss by the security and wallah! It's a no go." Lea is now pissed at Jeff.

"Oh, so Jeff stopped them from coming? What's the reason, did they tell you?" Ann's curious as to why would Jeff stopped them.

"For security measure, since they would not be here to protect us, and the bodyguards cannot come inside of the penthouse while where receiving our makeover; No one can enter until they come back whenever that may be," Lea explained in detail still upset.

"Well, that's reasonable enough. Even though I'm very excited to get a makeover, safety comes first." Eva interjects with an understanding look on her face.

Ann understood it as well; Jeff would never jeopardize the safety of his family. [Namely her and the babies inside of her.]

"Let's wait until they come back later, for the meantime how about we do some karaoke? That should entertain us for a while right?" Ann asked, but not really.

It doesn't matter what Lea and Eva's replies to her suggestion, they would still be passing the time singing karaoke if she wants too.

Eva loves the idea and agrees in a heartbeat, but not Lea. "You two can do it; I'm going to be the spectator and a #1 fan alright!" Lea wanted to do the makeover; however, under the circumstances, they must wait until the men returns.

Lea sat back down on the sofa emoting and mumbling to herself. Ann and Eva just play deaf to her grievance and continued their conversation.

Ann Idea won, the only problem was there's no microphone for them to use anyway. They don't want to trouble the butler. So' in the long run, they ended up resting and taking a nap while waiting for the men to come back.

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In the meantime, the men were having a meeting with the Floor manager and poker dealers. Jeff had requested for the best poker dealer they have in the house. Not from dealing, but the best in manipulating the cards.

"My plan is this, will set up a private game and invite Mr. Wright to play along with some of the VIP we know around. At first, I want him to win and let him get hooked then will reel him in and catch him in one go. " Once he informed them of what he wants to do, he asked for the dealer to show him their ability.

A total of three poker dealers was right in front of him lined up waiting to take their turn. It's a combination of two men and one woman.

"Alright, you all may begin. Impress me!" Jeff ordered sternly.

The poker dealer did Jeff's bidding and started showing their ability one by one. Once all was finish, Jeff was impressed.

It was amazing how the dealer can manipulate the card without a person realizing it. One minute the dealer showing the next card should be an Ace of hearts, but when Jeff looks at it after being dealt, it becomes king of the diamond.

*Clap, clap, clap!* * Clap, clap, clap!* *Clap, clap, clap!*

Everyone was clapping their hands; the poker dealer was excellent. Jeff was watching the whole time very closely, but never saw haw the dealer switched the card. That impressed him.

The other two was as good as the first poker dealers, which it made Jeff satisfied. The floor manager was also confident and trust these people who work for them, if not they could lose a lot of money if they play poker instead.

"Ethan, you know what is your job go now." Jeff turns his attention to the rest of the people, "Ronald arranges everything accordingly. I'm going up for now and watch everything from the penthouse.

Ronald nodded then usher the floor manager and the poker dealer out of the room.