When they left Climax Space, Valeria did not have supper with Hardy. Instead, she said that she had a headache and asked Abbie to send her back.
Hardy also knew that Valeria was helping him to smooth things out. He wasn't dumb to not know that he was tricked that night.
If it weren't for Valeria's interruption, he would have continued the game even though he knew that he was going to lose. Although he was good at business, he didn't have much talent for gambling.
Knowing that he would lose his money, he still insisted on continuing the game. This was the first time that he experienced this.
After all, no man could stand losing their pride and dignity. Besides William, the others were reputable people. Thus, it was embarrassing that he was humiliated by him that day.
Fortunately, Valeria came to the scene and ended it. However, Hardy was embarrassed by it.