My Innocent Facade, The Gambler Within

Synopsis

The night before my engagement, my boyfriend Edward Fisher eloped to the city hall with his female best friend Vivian Sutton. They'd gotten married right before partying at a nightclub. Edward brushed off the scandal with a casual shrug, his tone indifferent. "It's just a prank. We'll get divorced tomorrow. Everyone knows Vivian and I are just platonic buddies." Vivian, however, shot me a provocative glance as she spoke up, "Once husband and wife, always bound by affection. Are you all just here to watch the fun, or are you going to get us a wedding gift?" Laughter erupted around the table. One man raised his glass, grinning playfully. "Sure thing. I've got a project in Westfield—let's make that your gift. But we've got rules here: you have to win it by rolling the dice." I said nothing more, simply pulling out a chair and settling down at the table. Meeting Edward's furrowed brows, I smiled faintly. "Didn't you say we're rolling dice for a wedding gift? I'll join in, too," I said calmly.