Jackson arrived shortly after the game ended, and the maid led him in. When he looked around, he saw the four sitting around the table and noticed the cards scattered on the table.

Surprise flashed in Jackson's eyes. He quickly came to Serenity's side. "I rarely see you play card games. How was it? Did you win?"

"I lost five dollars," Serenity said, leaving Jackson momentarily dumbfounded.

After a short silence, Jackson asked curiously, "Are you playing a five-dollar card game? He never expe