Meredith’s request put Rick in a difficult position.


    Rick knew all too well how troublesome Marry could be. Any mishap would be more than he could handle.


    “Mrs. Sterling, please don’t make this hard for me…” Rick pleaded, his face etched with concern. “If something happens to you, I can’t exin it to Mr. Sterling.”


    “He’s inside, and we don’t even know if he can get out. What is there to exin?” Meredith retorted firmly. “I’ve said it before, I’ll take responsibility if anything goes wrong. I order you to give me Marry’s information-her address, her contact details.”


    Unable to persuade Meredith otherwise, Rick eventually relented and divulged Marry’s details.N?velDrama.Org content.


    Meredith was anxious, yet she knew that rushing wouldn’t help.


    She returned to her hotel to study Marry’s information and began investigating the background of the mob boss behind Marry-his personality, age, preferences, and usual haunts.


    Within an hour, Meredith had rified the whole situation, including personal information about everyone at the banquet where Terrence Sterling had encountered trouble.


    Meredith stared at Marry’s photograph on the table. “Selene Cove,e with me to the underground casino tonight, and let’s find a way to meet Marry. If we’re lucky, we might even meet her boss, Alistair Golding.”


    The fateful banquet was hosted by a multinational corporation, led by Mr. Caghan. Marry had only been a manager in Mr. Caghan’spany for a few months.


    Meredith had a hunch that Marry had set her sights on Terrence Sterling long ago and that the real threat was likely Alistair Golding, the underground casino’s shadowy owner.


    Selene Cove nodded. “No problem.”


    “There is a problem.” Rick objected. “Mrs. Sterling, that casino is no ce for you and Selene Cove. It’s a den of dragons and tigers. It’s really dangerous.”


    “From now on, I don’t want to hear a ‘no’ or any objections from you,” Meredithmanded. “Prepare a car. You don’t need toe with us. You’ve already been exposed here. Selene and I will go alone.”


    Rick was terrified, but by now, he had no choice but to let Meredith take her chances.


    While Rick was preparing the car, Meredith also called Grandma Sterling and got her approval to prepare more money.


    Going to the casino obviously meant gambling.


    Grandma Sterling fully supported Meredith without hesitation and transferred ten billion dors from her personal ount to Meredith.


    Meredith was shocked when she saw the bnce on her bank card; she had only expected a few million.


    “Grandma, aren’t you going to ask what I need it for?”


    “You have your reasons for needing the money,” Grandma Sterling said. “Meredith, take care of yourself. The money doesn’t matter as long as you and Terrye back safe.”


    “Don’t worry, Grandma. I’ll take care of myself and bring Terrence back with me,” Meredith assured her.


    After the call, Meredith asked Selene Cove, “Do you know how to gamble?”


    Selene hesitated, then shook her head. “A little.”


    “I only know President and Mahjong, nothing else,” Meredith sighed in relief. “Change your clothes. We’re leaving. Your current outfit will raise suspicions as soon as we enter.”


    Selene Cove looked down at her T-shirt and jeans. “What should I wear then?”


    “A dress.”


    Half an hourter, Meredith and Selene Cove emerged from a luxury store. Meredith, visibly pregnant, wore a loose dress and pinned her hair up with a hairpin.


    Selene donned a ck strapless dress, her hair tied up high, looking stunning and formidable.


    As night fell, they arrived at the underground casino.


    The casino was bustling, filled with gamblers from around the world. As soon as they entered, Meredith felt the oppressive atmosphere and sensed that she was being watched.


    “Be alert,” Meredith whispered to Selene Cove.


    Selene noticed the watchful eyes in the shadows and nodded at Meredith.


    Touching her belly, Meredith thought to herself, ‘Little Lucky, you have to protect Mommy and make sure everything goes smoothly today.’


    Pregnant women are said to have great luck in gambling. Taking a deep breath and standing with her belly out, Meredith approached the Craps table. After quickly learning the rules and observing, she ced a billion-dor bet: “I bet on six.”


    She didn’t have time to waste and hoped this bold move would draw out the mob boss Alistair Golding.