Checking his wristwatch, Bennett said, “I'll be heading out soon."

Upon entering, Breck caught Bennett's words and asked, “Are you serious? It's not even ten o'clock. Why are you leaving so early?"

“By the time our game ends, it'll be ten."

Claudia felt it was a bit early to leave, but she wouldn't contest Bennett's decision and simply nodded in acknowledgment.

Breck kept tut-tutting, looked at Claudia and said, “Don't you want to play some more, Claudia?"

"I am not good at playing cards," she responded, somewhat flustered.

Breck had hoped to initiate things through her, but Claudia's response was not what he had anticipated.

Once Bennett's mind was made up, there was no chance to change his mind at all.

Though Breck hoped they'd stay a while longer, he held back further comments.

Anyway, it would be in vain no matter what he said.

This game wasn't a win for Bennett, but he didn't lose big either.

Duncan came out on top.

Prepping to head out, Bennett handed his chips over to Breck, saying, “These are yours now."

"Wow, you have won a lot!" Breck took the chips.

Paying no mind to the comment, Bennett grasped Claudia's hand, suggesting, "Time to head out."

Claudia stood up in a hurry and said goodbye to Breck and the others.

As they were leaving, Bennett's attention was drawn to Claudia's half “finished juice. He inquired curiously, “Does the juice taste good?"

"Yes, it tastes like a fruity soda. It smells good too."

He glanced at her with a smile and said, “Maybe it's the brandy cocktail."

Hearing that, she was stunned.

With her eyes wide open in surprise, Claudia asked, "Really?"

Bennett smiled.

"Don't you feel uncomfortable?"

Shaking her head, Claudia reassured, "No."