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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his polson at lightning speed. His movements were so fast

Dustin took his time with it

Wangley had finished concocting his polson, which appeared to be a bottle of

black liquid.

smell a faint scent of

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

definitely see that the black

ingested it would

Dustin? It’s obvious that anyone

also

worry about.” Dustin grinned before picking up

thing in

but confident motion caused

not afraid

are you feeling?” Natasha

mouth feels bitter from the aftertaste, but all in all, the taste is

speechless at his reply. The

think that I was asking you about

too much for you to bear, young man. You just need to bow

is mildly toxic at best,” Dustin replied while smacking his lips

the wrong ingredients for it. What you should’ve used was aconite instead of epiphyllum. Although both

did you know? Did you peek at me while I was concocting the

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

tell the moment

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a sliver of

Wangley couldn’t help but break out in

could list out every single one of the ingredients

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

that it would take him light

few minutes have already passed, and yet he hasn’t reacted

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 kick the

it would still be impossible to completely get rid of

his system.

that was because Mr. Wangley had

to my ears.”

declared as he

inside.

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

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

hands.