A wave of relief washes over Jessamae, accompanied by an overwhelming sense of exhaustion tugging at the depths of her consciousness. However, she knows better than to allow herself to succumb to sleep in this unfamiliar place. She carefully slips the gold coin into her jacket pocket and tightly clutches her empty briefcase, preparing to follow the dealer's instructions. "Everyone out, except for her," the dealer declares, singling out Jessamae.
As the remaining contestants exit the room, the glass doors slide closed, and an automatic locking mechanism secures the handle. The once-transparent glass transforms into a smoky barrier, obscuring the view of the outside world and creating an isolated space for Jessamae within.
"The winner remains inside," states the hefty dealer, reaching for
