The House Always Wins

Riri Timurov x fem reader

At St. Dominic's, gambling decides everything.

Power. Status. Fear.

When a mysterious new student transfers in halfway through the year, most assume she'll be crushed by the school's ruthless system. Quiet, confident, and seemingly uninterested in making friends, Y/N quickly becomes the target of students eager to exploit a newcomer.

What nobody expects is that she may be the most talented gambler the school has ever seen.

As Y/N climbs through the ranks with impossible victories, she catches the attention of Riri Timurov.

At first, Riri sees her as a threat.

Then a rival.

Then something much more dangerous.

Because in a school built on lies, secrets, and wagers, the one thing Riri can't afford to lose is her heart.

And yet, she finds herself betting it all on Y/N.