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Femina Economica Monster – Part 08

“Heads!”

A hush fell over the grand hall as the golden coin traced its lazy arc through the air. All eyes followed its descent. It landed before Victorique, who showed no interest in whatever was happening. La Guardia cackled. No one said a word.

Victorique cast a fleeting, envious glance at the pipe, before reluctantly extending her slender arm from beneath her cloak to retrieve the coin.

She examined the coin marked with a dragon’s head and gave a slow nod. The silence stretched on.

“Heads,” Victorique uttered raspily.

Instantly, cheers erupted throughout the hall.

“Incredible!”

“Never doubted her.”

“Granny, you’ve done it again!”

“Lady La Guardia!”

“She’s the New World’s Queen of Money, all right.”

The cheers grew louder, a chorus of acclaim.

“Queen of Money!”

“Queen of Money!”

“Queen of Money!”

La Guardia’s face lit up. She struck regal and proud poses like an actress delivering a speech.

“Ah, how delightful. But this is nothing unusual for me. Your enjoyment is all that