As the last card was revealed, victory was mine once again. I leaned back in my chair, a satisfied grin spreading across my face. The rush of adrenaline, the thrill of outsmarting my opponents, it was all part of the game and I loved every second of it.

"Looks like Lady Luck is on my side tonight." I chuckled, stacking my chips with a flick of my wrist. "Anyone up for another round? I'm just getting warmed up." My companions exchanged glances, some grumbling in defeat while others eagerly shuffled the cards for another game. But me? I was already thinking about my next game.