บท 534: The House Always Wins...

(Hydra Star System- Outer Regions)

(SS. Defiance- Lower Deck)

"Let me get two thousand Enas on gold!"

"Are you mad? I'll take those odds!"

"Five thousand! Five thousand! Bro… STOP PUSHING ME!"

Loud voices echoed through the magnificent hall. This was the gambling section on the starship and hundreds of passengers were mulling about.

The floor was made from solid gold and numerous statues were scattered across the room. 

Large expensive paintings were hung on the walls and the sweet scent of perfume lingered in the air.

Sophie gently held Cleo's hand as the pair made their way through the open doors that led to the gambling den.

Cleo wore a simple white dress with golden threads interwoven in the fabric. 

Her legs would slightly tremble as she walked, and she occasionally shot a resentful look at her girlfriend who pretended that she did not see it.