"This is what happened on the first day," I say to Aunt Evelyn.
After she came home from buying groceries, she checked my body, and then I told her what happened on the first day at school, but I hid the fact that there was a duel between me and Ava, and whoever lost would be kicked out of S Class.
"Aunt, there is something I want to ask?"
"What? Ask me anything, and I will tell you everything," she puts her hand on the table as she leans towards me and says with a smile.
I'm sitting on a chair and ask, "What do you do for work?"
"Oh," she frowns for a bit, then smiles, "Well, I work at night. Come with me today, and I'll show you where I work."
"Okay," I nod my head.
After dinner, at night, I come down, wearing a black suit, which is uncomfortable but looks good on me.
My aunt said that where we are going is a place for rich people, so I have to dress well, so I wear this suit, which my mother bought me years ago.
"My mother's vision must be great," I say, as this suit fits me well, even though she bought it years ago.
It's not like I didn't grow up, but my mother bought a bigger suit for the future self.
Then I come downstairs and see my aunt, which stuns me. She is wearing a green shining dress that hugs her skin, with a waistband at her waist that makes her figure more enchanting. She styles her hair in a bun, with a few strands of hair falling on her forehead.
She has a green necklace around her neck, and her sleeves cover her hands, but when she moves her hands, the sleeves reveal her slender fingers, giving her a more mesmerizing look.
And a red scarf around her neck, hiding her collarbone, makes her look elegant, and with red lipstick, she just looks stunning.
"Aunt, you look gorgeous."
"Oh, thank you," she smiles and says. Her eyes are on me for a while, and she doesn't speak, but then she says, "You look handsome in that suit, really handsome." She adds with a smile.
"Thank you aunt," I smile awkwardly. It's the first time someone has said I look handsome.
"Okay, today don't call me aunt, just call me Eve," Aunt Evelyn says, and she moves her arms around mine, hugging my arms as she says, "Let's go."
I nod my head. It's the first time I notice, but my height is only a bit shorter than hers. In a few months, I might surpass that.
After the two of us leave home, I ask about Aunt Emily, but Aunt Evelyn says she has already been to that place, so she prefers to stay at home. I ask about the place we are going, but Aunt doesn't say anything, keeping me in suspense.
Just what is this place where Aunt has to work at night? I wonder about that, but at least I know this place isn't 18+ or indecent since Aunt is taking me with her there.
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As I step through the majestic golden doors, I find myself engulfed in the grandeur of the casino. The dazzling chandeliers cast a warm, shimmering light over the vast hall, reflecting off the polished marble floors. I can hear the melodic sound of coins clinking, cards shuffling, and the soft murmur of excited voices blending into an intoxicating symphony of indulgence.
To my left, rows of gleaming slot machines flash colorful lights, beckoning players to try their luck. To my right, high-stakes poker tables host intense games, where sharp-eyed players match wits and fortunes. Ahead, the roulette wheels spin with a mesmerizing grace, capturing the hopes of the gamblers gathered around.
Waiter in elegant attire move gracefully through the crowd, serving cocktails with a warm smile. The aroma of gourmet meals wafts from the nearby restaurant, adding to the rich sensory experience.
In the distance, a stage is alive with a vibrant musical performance, completing the atmosphere of luxury and excitement.
"This casino is mine, so now do you understand how I earn money?" Aunt Evelyn, who is hugging my arms, says.
"This place, you're the owner of this place?" I ask in surprise.
"Yes, I am, but I don't play any of these games, and you shouldn't play anything here either. I make this place an attractive place where people are drawn in. They come here, play some games, win some money, then lose all that money. Thinking that it's just bad luck, they keep on trying to win back some money, but in the end, they lose everything," Aunt Evelyn says as we walk around. Many gazes fall on Aunt Evelyn because of her beauty, but no one dares to come near her, and many men look at me with envy.
As we walk around, she tells me many things about the casino, how this place generates money, how people fall into the trap of never-ending greed, how some people, without looking at the price, order expensive cocktails. If people can't afford to pay, this casino take away their clothes.
Because this place only allows people with expensive and good clothing, if they can't afford to pay, this casino take away their clothes and sell them. It will fetch some good money.