An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 114

After reaching an agreement on both sides, the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Dustin and Mr. Wangley had their subordinates purchase some medicine for them.

The plan was that the two of them would concoct poisons on the spot and down them together at the same time.

As for who would win, that would have to depend on their respective skills.

“Do you think Dustin’s going to make it, Sis? What if he gets poisoned to death instead?” Ruth voiced out anxiously.

“Well, since he agreed to it in the first place, I suppose this means he’s confident that he can win. Have some faith in the guy.” Natasha assured with a straight face. Although she looked calm on the outside, she felt uneasy on the inside.

If it were possible, she’d rather Dustin straight–up admit defeat.

“You can say that, but Dustin’s only proficient in medicine. Surely he can’t beat Mr. Wangley in terms of his experience in the field of poison research,” Ruth murmured while shaking her head.

There were many subfields in the field of medicine, with each subfield being vastly different from one to the other.

So, how can an amateur compete with a professional?

Compared to the two sisters‘ worries, Jessica felt secondhand embarrassment for Dustin as she sat at the side.

She wasn’t sure if she should label Dustin as arrogant or stupid to agree to compete with a master of poison at making poisons.

Then again, she was still amused that things managed to get to this point.

If Dustin loses, he’ll either be dead or crippled, which would mean that she wouldn’t need to expend so much energy thinking about her daughter’s marriage anymore.

“I would advise you to drop out of the competition while you can, Mr. Boy Toy; else, when the poison kicks in your system, you might not even get the chance to regret your decision anymore!” Quentin pressed.

“To be frank, I have to commend you for your bravery as well. To think that you’re willing to put your life in someone else’s hands. I don’t suppose you ever thought that if ever the old man loses, the one who might kick the bucket is you?” Dustin pointed out flatly.

“Ridiculous! Mr. Wangley has been researching poisons for many years now, so how could he possibly lose? You’ll see how great he is later!” Quentin gave a bark of laughter.

Dustin merely let out a short chuckle and said nothing more in response.

A few moments later, the subordinates the two of them sent to purchase medicine for them entered through the front doors hurriedly.

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Mr. Wangley started concocting his polson at lightning speed. His movements were

meantime, Dustin took his time with it and

Wangley had finished concocting his polson, which

black liquid.

smell a faint scent

to put it down the hatch?” Quentin taunted as he placed

with a discerning eye could definitely see that the black potion in front of them was highly

meant that anyone who ingested it would surely

this whole thing. Dustin? It’s obvious that

her, also couldn’t help but ball up

polson. There’s nothing to worry about.” Dustin grinned before picking up the bottle and

thing in one

confident motion caused

not afraid

you feeling?” Natasha

feels bitter from the aftertaste, but all in all, the

reply. The corners

that I was asking you about the taste?” She thought to herself

front if it’s too much for you to bear, young man. You just need to bow down to Mr.

at best,” Dustin replied while smacking his lips

wrong ingredients for it. What you should’ve used was aconite instead of epiphyllum. Although both of their medical properties are similar, there

peek at me while I was concocting the mix just now?” Mr. Wangley gasped as his

the poison he made was the Devil’s Elixir, and

the moment I smelled it in the

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namely strychnine, Zeus‘ Vine, oranges, phyllanthus, and a sliver of Devil’s grass. It’s such a shame that you were this close to making the perfect

speaking, Mr. Wangley couldn’t

think that this punk could list out every single one of the ingredients he’d used to

but it was

that it would take him light years to even

happened, Mr. Wangley? A few minutes have already passed, and yet he hasn’t reacted

Mr. Harmon. Anyone can tell that he’s just putting on a bold front right now. Without an antidote, I can guarantee you that he’ll kick the

if Dustin found a way to make a cure, it would still be impossible to completely get rid

his system.

was because Mr. Wangley had added something extra

that’s music to my ears.” Quentin secretly sighed in

Dustin declared as he

inside.

lot of steam emanated from the foul–smelling, hot liquid. It

is that? It reeks!” Quentin sneered. He immediately covered his scrunched–up nose

hands.