Part 3The Big Sister's Game

I narrowed my eyes, my fingertips drumming lightly on the armrest.

That wasn’t just any stone.

That was the private seal of the Frost family. A single impression from that seal could mobilize ten million dollars in assets.

Luna would never have used it unless she was pushed to the absolute edge.

And these idiots… they only valued it at five million?

The cruise ship’s owner was now kneeling before me, trembling so hard that beads of sweat dripped onto the carpet. He didn’t dare wipe them away.

Down below, chaos had erupted.

“It has been authenticated,” the manager’s voice shook. “This is the private seal of the Frost family from the capital. Its value is ten million dollars. We have exchanged it for five million in chips.”

“The Frost family?” someone gasped. “Are these kids insane? Who dares to cross the Frosts?”

At the mention of our family name, Ava’s eyes suddenly turned red.

“Grandfather Frost has been gravely ill for a long time. My father gave me everything he had to help…”

She turned to my sister. “Luna, I even sold my kidney! I really have no more money. We’re sisters, why must we tear each other apart like this? We’re just making a spectacle of ourselves for others.”

The wine glass in my hand shattered.

Sisters?

My assistant leaned in and whispered, “Ava is the illegitimate daughter Mr. Byrd officially recognized six months ago. He even had a DNA test done. He dotes on her.”

Fine. Wonderful. Marcus Byrd, you’ve really outdone yourself.

I’m gone for a few years, and you dare pull a stunt like this behind my back? You must think I’ve gone soft.

I’ll deal with him when I get back. Right now, my sister is the priority.

Leo’s face was flush with anger. “Luna, since you insist on being so heartless, don’t blame us for what comes next.”

“We’ll match it! Five million!” Leo slammed his hands on the table, only to be told he didn’t have enough chips.

He and Caleb exchanged a look, then, through gritted teeth, they put up their own family’s corporate shares.

“Double it!” They shoved the chips in front of Ava. “Let’s see you match that!”

Ava smiled triumphantly, silently mouthing to my sister: You’re finished.

Luna was shaking, the last bit of color draining from her face, leaving only raw despair.

Double the bet was ten million. That move had cut off every possible escape route. If she folded, she would not only lose everything on the table, but she wouldn’t even be able to leave this ship in one piece.

But she had nothing left to bet.

A man shamelessly reached for my sister. “Come on, beautiful. Just sell the photos and the video. You’ll have your chips then, won’t you?”

“You’re disgusting!” Luna slapped his hand away.

“Bitch!” the man snarled. “You’ll be begging me later!”

Caleb toyed with his chips, a cruel smile on his face. “Want to keep going? Then double the bet again.”

Ava finally dropped her innocent act, her eyes glittering with venom. “Sell your body, sister. It’s… still worth something, I suppose.”

A dozen men closed in, their eyes slick and predatory like snakes. They rubbed their hands together, chanting,

“Strip! Strip! Strip! Strip!”

“I’ll sign the organ donation contract.” Luna’s voice was a whisper, but it landed like a thunderclap.

The entire hall was stunned.

“Is she crazy?”

“This girl’s got guts! She’s willing to bet her own life!”

“Is her body even worth twenty million?”

Ava shrieked with laughter. “Sister, what are you thinking? Even if you sold every single part of you, you wouldn’t be worth twenty million!”

Before her words faded, a waiter appeared, pushing a cart with twenty million dollars in chips.

An uproar swept through the hall. Everyone was shouting in protest.

“This is rigged!”

“I’m in my prime, and they only valued me at five hundred thousand! How is she worth twenty million?”

“If we don’t get an explanation, we’re sinking this damn ship!”