High Stakes & Hidden Alliances: Luca's Venetian Gamble

Fluent Fiction - Italian: High Stakes & Hidden Alliances: Luca's Venetian Gamble Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-05-30-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nell'elegante sala da poker, le luci dei lampadari di cristallo brillano come stelle, creando un contrasto con il cuore oppresso di Luca.En: In the elegant poker room, the lights of the crystal chandeliers shine like stars, creating a contrast with the oppressed heart of Luca.It: È teso e nervoso, ma determinato.En: He is tense and nervous but determined.It: Ha viaggiato da Roma a Venezia con una meta precisa: vincere.En: He traveled from Rome to Venice with a specific goal: to win.It: La sala è piena di sussurri e risate soffuse.En: The room is full of whispers and soft laughter.It: È la vigilia della Festa della Repubblica, e l'atmosfera elettrica si mescola con l'odore dei sigari e dei drink raffinati.En: It is the eve of the Festa della Repubblica, and the electric atmosphere mixes with the scent of cigars and refined drinks.It: Luca è seduto a un tavolo coperto da un panno verde, circondato da giocatori che stimano solo denaro e rischio.En: Luca is seated at a table covered with a green cloth, surrounded by players who value only money and risk.It: Gianna è accanto a lui.En: Gianna is next to him.It: Ha capelli scuri e occhi che nascondono segreti.En: She has dark hair and eyes that hide secrets.It: "Non farti distrarre," sussurra con un sorriso enigmatico.En: "Don't get distracted," she whispers with an enigmatic smile.It: Luca non sa se fidarsi, ma non può fare a meno di sentirsi attratto da lei.En: Luca doesn't know if he can trust her, but he can't help but feel drawn to her.It: Dall'altro lato del tavolo, Matteo osserva tutti con un sorriso sicuro.En: On the other side of the table, Matteo watches everyone with a confident smile.It: È il maestro del gioco, conosciuto per le sue abilità e la sua fortuna.En: He is the master of the game, known for his skills and luck.It: Nessuno sa chi rappresenti realmente, ma le sue connessioni sono potenti.En: No one knows who he truly represents, but his connections are powerful.It: Il gioco avanza, le fiches si accumulano e poi svaniscono.En: The game progresses, chips accumulate, and then vanish.It: Per Luca, ogni carta girata è come un colpo di tamburo nel petto.En: For Luca, every card turned is like a drumbeat in his chest.It: Necessita di vincere, di liberarsi dai debiti che lo inseguono come ombre.En: He needs to win, to free himself from the debts that pursue him like shadows.It: La pressione è alta.En: The pressure is high.It: Gianna gli offre un consiglio sottovoce.En: Gianna offers him advice in a low voice.It: "Rilancia," dice, indicando con un piccolo gesto.En: "Raise," she says, indicating with a small gesture.It: Luca esita, poi obbedisce.En: Luca hesitates, then obeys.It: Le sue mani tremano mentre spinge avanti le fiche.En: His hands tremble as he pushes the chips forward.It: Il cuore gli batte furiosamente.En: His heart beats furiously.It: Arriva il momento decisivo.En: The decisive moment arrives.It: L'ultima mano è in gioco.En: The last hand is in play.It: Silenziosamente, Matteo osserva, le sue mani coprono i suoi pensieri.En: Silently, Matteo watches, his hands covering his thoughts.It: Luca guarda le sue carte, poi alza gli occhi...

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