100 Below: THE high stakes game
The senior member chose the seating arrangement for the tri-annual game. She liked putting the dealer under the grand portrait of Harlan Saunders. The contrast of whites amused her.
“Two please Josef,†she said as she discarded.
“Benedict or Benny please,†the dealer replied politely.
“Right.â€Â
A wide-faced spectacled man entered the room and sat at the table. “Sorry for being late everyone. Liz, thanks for having us.â€Â
“You’re welcome Warren. Buy-in is 2 billion cash or a controlling stake small nation or major bank.†The Queen smiled at him.
The Pentaverate poker game was on.