An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 2260

Alicia, who rarely ventured outside, had only heard about betting rings without ever stepping into one. Seeing one today at the tournament was a new experience. With her curious nature, she couldn't resist diving into the excitement.

"She still can't change her reckless personality." Fenley shook his head in exasperation and followed closely behind.

Since the incident involving Brian, Fenley had become the personal bodyguard for the Marshall sisters. He was constantly vigilant about their safety now.

Abigail, the Grand Sorceress of the Mystic Arts Order, actively promoted her business and shouted enthusiastically, "Come on, everyone! Place your bets and pick your favorites!

"No risk of getting ripped off here-bet as much as you want, win or lose fair and square! Our reputation speaks for itself!"

She oversaw the VIP section where rare treasures could be exchanged for celestial stones used in gambling.

They started by appraising the treasures bettors brought and exchanging them for celestial stones. Bettors then used these stones fortheir bets. If they lost, that was it. But if they won, they could reclaim their treasures.

"Hey, Sir! Bringing friends along today? Please, have a seat," Abigail greeted warmly. Her keen eyes noticed Dustin and his friends approaching and promptly arranged seats.

Noticing their distinguished attire and demeanor, she figured they were no ordinary guests and deserved the utmost respect as VIP clients.

"Your business is thriving," Dustin remarked with a smile.

blossomed into a full-fledged betting ring with separate areas for regular patrons and VIPs. The expansion has been almost tenfold in size since

the Combat Tournament at Sacred Wyrm Summit, it was clear to

keep things going. Managing such a large guild and providing for my

options. Can you set

cheerfully. "Sir, your friends are my friends, and I'll make sure they have a great

female guardian beside her and instructed," Give these lovely ladies

Then, she distributed 20 celestial stones to Grace, Alicia,

all at once was quite a generous gesture, but Abigail was wealthy enough not to worry about it. She believed that what she

our own chips," Alicia said awkwardly. She felt that Abigail's generosity was excessive for a first

It's just a small gift. Enjoy yourselves and consider it

more likely she would reel in a

"Well..." Alicia hesitated.

Marshall, are you unhappy with the amount? Or do you not want to be friends with me?" Abigail

course not." Alicia quickly

Marshall, this is a kind gesture from Abigail. You should accept it," Dustin

refuse," Alicia conceded. She realized it was hard to

begin. Ladies, take a good look. Which contestant do you think has the best chance of

the center. The battle rings were labeled One

in battle ring one and contestants 12 and 34

him?" Dustin's gaze settled on contestant number 12 and raised an eyebrow