Chapter 10 : Debt Ranging Millions

After outlining the details of their arrangement, Drax pulled out a checkbook and quickly wrote out a check for $2 million, handing it to Ethan.

"There you go, my friend," Drax said, a sly grin on his face. "This should give you more than enough to get back on your feet and show that sister of yours who's boss."

Ethan's eyes widened as he stared at the check, hardly believing his luck. "I...I don't know what to say. Thank you, Drax."

"Don't mention it," Drax replied, waving a dismissive hand. "Just make sure you put that money to good use. I have a feeling you're going to need it."

Emboldened by the cash injection, Ethan made his way back to the high-stakes tables, his mind racing with thoughts of how to best use Drax's "investment." He started slowly at first, testing the waters, but soon his confidence grew, and he began making bolder and riskier bets.

At first, Lady Luck seemed to be on Ethan's side. He won hand after hand, the pile of chips in front of him growing higher and highe