Life Is a Poker Game

It was so pathetic that I had a crush on my maid's daughter, Aileen Henson.It was because of my indulgence that Lilia Henson, her mother, had an opportunity to turn against my family.One day, that greedy old woman took advantage of my feelings for Aileen.With the help of Aileen, Lilia tricked me into signing a contract.They cheated and got all of my family's possessions.Then, to destroy the evidence, they burnt my home.My father and mother ended up dying at the hands of the one I loved.It was all my fault. I fell in love with the one I shouldn't.I was responsible for my parents' death.With unbearable pain, I jumped off the 100-story Pearl Tower, a landmark in Riverfield.Perhaps it was the only way to ease my guilt a little.But, miraculously, the moment I fell, I was reborn. I came back to that day a year ago.At that time, Kolten Dickerson, my father, was still the lieutenant governor.Sandra Mill, my mother, was still the chairwoman of the city's biggest jewelry company.I

In the past, I never said a harsh word to Aileen.So, my attitude now made Aileen unable to accept it at all.She still believed that she was my princess as before.In fact, I'd already given up on her. She meant nothing to me.Aileen said, "Patrick, if you are willing to pay the bill for me, I might consider letting you hold my hand tomorrow."I said, "I'm sorry. I'm not interested in anybody's hand."On the other side of the phone, Aileen kept silent. I could only hear her breathing.Aileen hadn't figured out what happened to me.I hung up the phone without hesitation.And then I switched it off.Tonight, I could have a nice long sleep.The old days had gone.I didn't have to keep my phone on, waiting for Aileen's call, even though she wouldn't call me.And my mood wouldn't be affected by Aileen.The next day, I got up and went downstairs.I saw Lilia dressed in the maid's uniform, standing at the end of the stairs waiting for me.Seeing me coming down the stairs, Lilia greeted me wi

I asked Cynthia how she knew so much.Cynthia told me the truth.Cynthia and her family were actually better off than my family.My classmates and I knew that Cynthia and her family were rich.What we didn't know was they were super rich.When she revealed her true identity, I felt the world was upside down.Her dad, surprisingly, was far above my dad in rank.Her mom, on the other hand, was one of the top three businesswomen in the country.As for how Cynthia could get such good grades...It could be even more bizarre.Because she was a genius, far smarter than me.I felt all of these were unbelievable.To Cynthia's family, the city's largest private detective agency was just a small branch.Clay, a shameless bastard, had long been filed by the detective agency.So she knew everything about Clay and Aileen.Clay knew how to attract innocent girls.He would say nice words to girls.He would fulfill girls' greatest needs at the right time.And he had accomplices.They worked together to

The next day, early in the morning, Jaylon drove me to school.I saw Aileen holding a cup in her left hand.And breakfast was in her right hand.I was greeted with a smile on her face."Patrick, what took you so long to come?"I've been waiting for you for a long time."Here's the breakfast I prepared especially for you."I looked at the breakfast in her hand.An imperceptible curve was drawn along the corners of my mouth.Clay told her to do it, right?She was afraid that Clay would abandon her.So, she listened to Clay's words to seduce me.She tried to get money from me.I took the breakfast that Aileen handed me.Aileen's eyes lit up.She said, "Patrick, you are willing to accept me, right?"Be my boyfriend."I really like you."With that, Aileen reached out to me.However, I thought of Aileen's fawning behavior in front of Clay.I was just annoyed with her to death.What was more, she did this to me totally because she wanted to use me.I jerked her hand away."How dare you. You c

John scolded, "Cheeky! Have you no shame?"Aileen cried, brokenheartedly.Lilia beat Aileen, and the two of them taught Aileen a lesson harshly.Her little face reddened because of the beating.However, John said to me, "Patrick..."We know that you've always been very fond of Aileen."Anyway, now Aileen is also into you."How about you guys..."Lilia hurriedly interjected, "Yes, Mr. Dickerson."Why don't you guys get back together?"Aileen made a mistake. That's because she likes you."John said, "Yes, Lilia is right."Mr. Dickerson is a decent man, and Aileen is an outstanding student, dignified and beautiful."You guys are perfectly made for each other."I didn't think so. She and Clay were the perfect couple.One was a badass among men, and the other was a whore among women.I didn't want to get involved with her.I said, "Sorry. We are not matched for marriage."She doesn't deserve me."John and Lilia froze there.They didn't expect that I would say such harsh words. I had always