You Looked Down on Me Once Now You Look Up (Patricia and Oliver) novel Chapter 855

“The old-timers all know about it. Just ask around.”

Nick didn’t believe it at first, so he went to a few other people. Turns out, it was true.

“It’s an unspoken rule at the track. But it’s risky, seriously risky. Think twice before you try. Losing your life for a few million isn’t worth it.”

“Usually, it’s desperate gamblers who have nothing left. If they win, they’re set for life. If they lose, well, no one cares. But you’re not like them. Don’t get mixed up in this.”

“I get it,” Nick said, barely listening. His mind was already running wild with ideas.

Sure, he owed money, but he wasn’t ready to die for it.

His luck wasn’t the best, but he was doing better than most people.

What if he died and got reincarnated somewhere even worse? Like India? That thought made him shudder.

Nick took a slow drag from his cigarette, leaning on the table as he watched people place their bets.

His phone buzzed in his pocket. Annoyed, he pulled it out.

Dad.

He sighed, stepped away from the crowd, and answered.

“Dad…”

“Where are you? Are you at the racetrack again? Gambling again? Nick, why can’t you be more like your brother and take control of your life?”

“Dad, can you ever just say something I actually want to hear?”

“Something you want to hear? Like what? ‘Congratulations, you’re rich, and women are falling at your feet?’ Do you even realize the mess you’re in right now? Where are you? I’ll come drag you home myself if I have to.”

“I’m not coming back.”

Some people just don’t appreciate anything.

Aaron had always been a gentle man, rarely raising his voice.

But now, staring at the phone in his hand, anger took over. He slammed his fist into the living room TV. The screen shattered with a loud crack.

Grace flinched, too stunned to speak. She just stared at him in disbelief.

Back at the racetrack, Nick shoved through the crowd to find the manager.

“If I race myself and win it all, does that clear my debt?”

The manager nodded, still a little confused about why Nick was even asking. “Yeah, that’s right. Anything extra is yours.”

“I’m doing it.”