An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Since Madam Penelope has spoken, I’ll follow her lead,” Alloy said with a smile. “What about Mr. Hadley and Sage Foyer?”

“I’m in if you want to make a bet,”

Cyrus-replied coolly.

“It’s not every day we get an opportunity like this. Let me stir things up a bit.” Kaden nodded with a grin.

Once the three had agreed, Penelope waved for Abigail to come over.

Soon, Abigail approached them with a wide grin. “Esteemed guests, I hear you want to bet. The current odds are-bet on Dustin to win, and you’ll get 1.6 times your stake. Bet on Glenn, and it’s only 0.4.”

She continued, “And no worries-if you win, I’ll exchange your winnings for celestial stones.”

Abigail smiled brightly, and the other parties’ eyes gleamed with the unmistakable shine of greed.

Many had already placed their bets with her. Though she couldn’t control the match’s outcome, she knew how to adjust the odds to her advantage. Over time, that could turn into a huge fortune.

quickly tossed

inside swirled like liquid in motion. It gave off a faint,

joke around when it

elements orbs. It allowed the user to control the flow of water, which was similar to having an

It was a scarce treasure

wrong? Are you afraid to accept it?” Cyrus

accept whatever’s offered.” Abigail nodded repeatedly. After all, there were always gamblers backing her up,

pretty tempting, but I still trust Glenn. I’m putting my money on

handed them to

a real treasure!”

the Celestial Alliance, known for boosting strength and endurance to incredible levels. It was a coveted sacred relic

pill was extremely scarce, and only selected

Foyer, who are you betting on?” Penelope glanced

both placed their bets on Glenn, I’ll choose a different target. I’ll take

Dustin.” Kaden smiled and pulled out three different-colored