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.

Glenn to win.” Cyrus quickly tossed a translucent, greenish orb to

a soft, ethereal light, and its inside swirled like liquid in motion. It gave off

Hadley doesn’t joke around when it comes to betting.” Penelope’s gaze sharpened with

Orb was one of the five elements orbs. It allowed the user to control the flow

refined martial skills. It was

afraid to accept it?” Cyrus raised an

accept whatever’s offered.” Abigail nodded repeatedly. After all, there were always gamblers backing her up, so there was no

trust Glenn. I’m putting my money on him to win.” Alloy chuckled as

them to

a real treasure!” Abigail’s eyes sparkled with

and endurance to incredible levels. It was

by. As a result, the pill was extremely scarce, and only selected disciples were ever

you betting on?” Penelope glanced

and Mr. Hadley have both placed their bets on Glenn, I’ll choose a

and bet on Dustin.” Kaden smiled and pulled out