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Chapter Four
Overview
Lucky disguises herself and brazenly returns to the Bellagio to target a young poker hotshot, Jeremy Gibson. Posing as a reporter, she gains access to his suite, swaps key cards, and later lifts a small amount of cash from his safe. The careful, low-profile theft funds her flight while minimizing police attention.
Summary
Lucky descends twenty flights, dumps identifying items, and crafts a new look with tourist clothes and heavy, ill-matched makeup. Despite fear of arrest, she reenters the Bellagio, adopting the unnoticed persona “Bonnie Skinner.”
Spotting the pimply young poker player from the night before, Lucky observes his winning streak and notes his medallion ritual. When Jeremy Gibson leaves the table, she approaches, flatters him, and claims to be a Gambling Insider reporter profiling rising stars.
Jeremy, craving recognition, invites her to his suite (717). While he pontificates about his life, rituals, and lucky sevens, Lucky subtly switches his key card with hers. She keeps him talking for hours, confirming he is a deep daytime sleeper.
After stepping out, Lucky returns during his nap. She skims a few chips and bills to avoid suspicion, then opens his safe with the predictable code 7777. Choosing caution over greed, she takes only $1,000 despite finding roughly $20,000.
She restores the original key card at the door, exits quietly, and leaves the Bellagio undetected—having secured cash without triggering immediate alarm, and reinforcing her strategy of low-profile survival.
Who Appears
- Lucky ArmstrongProtagonist; disguises herself as Bonnie Skinner, cons Jeremy, and steals a modest sum to fund escape.
- Jeremy GibsonYoung, prideful poker player; invites Lucky to his suite, naps, and is discreetly robbed.
- BartenderServes Lucky a soda; his disinterest affirms her low-visibility persona.
- Poker dealerRuns Jeremy’s table; accepts a generous tip as Jeremy leaves.