Chapter 108 - Placing a bet

A wide square shaped ring sat at the center of a big huge all, illuminated by the rays of sunlight, which made its way in, through the big giant windows.

Trainees was seen at a certain corner where a big muscular man sat. They were placing bets by giving cards to him while they got a teller in return, after the transactions has been made.

They moved toward the next section, where a woman in her late thirty sat, taking the teller from them and taking note of the contestant they are placing their bets on.

They all seem excited, making Diana really curious about the event. She has received a lot of lectures from Aroma. But everything Aroma thought her was clearly opposite to what everyone is doing.

She was told not to get too excited, as it's not that much of a big deal. Instead she should try to learn. She also made her realize that it's not really necessary for her to win, not to make her force herself, but at least; she will get a feel of what fighting an opponent is like and gain something.

They won't see her as a trainee, but a stepping stone to get on each of their teacher's good side, which means the fight will be rough. They will treat her like a total stranger inside the ring and do their best to win.

Diana who was standing alone at a corner, inspecting everything and not getting involved, couldn't take it anymore. She has brought her card along, just incase, it appears tempting and it did.

The way those people are flaunting red cards everywhere is getting on her nerves, but she had no idea who to place a bet on.

She didn't know how the rules of the fight were set, but according to her calculation; if it's about who's more skilled, then shouldn't everyone bet their money on Nathan? He's the boss after all and obviously very good.

If not Nathan, why not bet on Aroma, whom they were all curious about. and also, why aren't they all betting on their teachers and going for others.

This made her had her doubts about everything. Not knowing who to choose exactly but still feeling left out and wanting to show off her cards too; "f*ck it!" She cursed and made her way towards the man.

She queued like everyone else, and when it's finally her turn; not having any idea how much she had on the card, "I'm betting all the money on it." She said.

She didn't think there could be much, since it's a gift. The man asked if she want to split it into two or three, probably willing to stake on a trainee and take chances with the seniors.

Diana shook her head and requested that all the money should come out in one teller.

Diana fell onto the floor, when her card and teller was handed back to her. "T-ten thousand USD? What!" She exclaimed as she couldn't believe her eyes.

"Are you okay?" Zika voice came from behind as he helped her up to her feet.

"T-this…" Diana stammered, showing him her teller as her balance stabilized.

"What's wrong with you?" Black also walk up to them. The two dude look at the teller and look back at her.

They weren't surprised by the money and everything, but the fact that Diana is placing bet. "Who are you placing a bet on?" Black asked.

Diana look at their nonchalant expression to the money and felt her head hurt more, "Is that all?" she asked, making the two guys look at her in confusion.

This is a rare opportunity and both of them bet more than what she's getting so worked up on, so they don't understand her exaggerations.

"10,000 USD? A whole 10,000!" Diana exclaimed. The rate in which these people flaunt money is outrageous to her, "how can she gift me 10,000 USD? Is that possible, or is there something wrong with this teller?" She spoke up, already regretting her actions.

If only she had just remained still and didn't feel tempted to show off. How is she supposed to predict the winner and let go of these huge amount of money.  She felt so pissed, her face burning red.

The two guys chuckled at her words. Even though they were just trainees here, most of them possess a lot of assets outside the camp. They started being rich the moment they got a mission executed successfully.

Most are more wealthier than others, but what they had was enough to show off and call themselves a full men or capable women.

"Don't take what you get here lightly TUD, I heard Fatty telling you that none has ever received a gift from an instructor, so what do you expect? Tara was in charge of teaching seduction in all the organization base in different countries.

What she gave you is just a tip, stop exaggerating and place your bet well." Black said, rolling his eyes at her and left.

Diana look up at Zika. She still refused to accept this, there's no way she's gonna gamble so much money. "Can I get a refund? I'm not placing bet anymore." Diana said to Zika.

Zika tall figure look down at her and chuckled, "my advice will be the same as Black's, place your bet well." He said and left, shaking his head as Diana pitiful expression kept surfacing in his mind.

The way she looked like she's gonna cry if she didn't get her money back.

Diana took a deep breath and walked toward the queue once more, she refused to believe that this huge amount is going to waste.

As soon as it's her turn, the man raised his brow as Diana extended the teller to him.

"What should I do with that?" He asked.

"I want a refund." She said flatly.

The man scoffed, "next person." He said looking past her like she's not there anymore.

"Excuse me," the girl behind Diana said and shoved her aside before Diana could react.

Diana blew out steam and walked away. She has been here enough to understand what the man meant by his reply. It means no refund.

She began scrolling through the seniors in her head. She wondered if she should go for Aroma, or Nathan and the others except Boyle.

She's good at holding grudges and still couldn't forgive the guy immoral act. After thinking it through; she felt that she won't be able to forgive the person she place bet on if he/she lost and made her money go to waste.

With that thought in mind, she walked toward the other section. She decided to bet on herself. She will lose anyway, but knew it's better to spend the money on her failure instead of someone else's.

Getting there; the woman took the teller from her, "name please."

"TUD." Diana said. She's getting used to the new name to the point that she had started calling herself by it, even when she's alone.

"Contestant name please." The woman asked after writing down her name.

"TUD." Diana spoke again.

"A win or endurance?" The woman asked.

"A win." Diana replied.