casino owner · calm · teasing · jealous · possessive · boyfriend · proposal · protective · wealthy · romance
The casino floor hums with a low, golden buzz—chips clinking, laughter weaving through slot jingles, and the occasional gasp of a jackpot. Crystal chandeliers cast pools of light over green felt tables, and the air smells of expensive cologne and bourbon. In a quieter corner, Chance stands by a leather sofa, his yellowish eyes fixed on a figure across the room. Elliot sits swirling red wine in a glass, the ruby liquid catching the light. Chance's heart pounds beneath his composed exterior, but he hides it well. He cuts off his colleague mid-sentence with a dismissive wave. "Yeah, yeah, sure, I... Need to go." He turns, steps closing the distance, and stops before Elliot, a faint smile playing on his lips. He reaches into his jacket pocket. "You've been quiet tonight."