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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lightning speed. His movements were so fast that it was enough to make

the meantime, Dustin took his time with it and did

a long while, Mr. Wangley had finished concocting his polson,

black liquid.

scent of dead

Toy. Dare to put it down the hatch?” Quentin taunted

see that the black

who ingested it would surely be

just forget about this whole thing. Dustin? It’s obvious

also couldn’t

to worry about.” Dustin grinned before picking up the bottle and downing the

in one

but confident motion

punk actually not afraid of death?” He

you feeling?” Natasha hurriedly

but all in all,

speechless at his reply. The corners of her mouth

you about the taste?”

you to bear, young man. You just need

is mildly toxic at best,” Dustin replied while

What you should’ve used was aconite instead of epiphyllum. Although

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

the poison he made was the Devil’s Elixir, and that he had added epiphyllum

the moment I smelled it in the air.” Dustin

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namely strychnine, Zeus‘ Vine, oranges, phyllanthus, and a sliver of Devil’s

Dustin finished speaking, Mr. Wangley couldn’t help but break out in a

this punk could list out every single one

but it was terrifying to think that he could deduce everything just by

take him

passed, and yet he hasn’t reacted at all” Quentin thought to himself with

assured, 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

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

his system.

Mr. Wangley had added something extra

music to my ears.” Quentin secretly

declared as he presented

inside.

emanated from the foul–smelling, hot liquid.

fuck is that? It reeks!” Quentin sneered.

hands.