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.

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

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

Orb? Mr. Hadley doesn’t joke around when it comes to betting.” Penelope’s

the five elements orbs. It allowed the user to control the flow of water, which was similar to having an additional water- related supreme

and refined martial skills. It was a scarce

wrong? Are you afraid to accept it?” Cyrus

big shots are betting, I’ll accept whatever’s offered.” Abigail nodded repeatedly. After all, there

sounds pretty tempting, but I still trust Glenn. I’m putting my money on him to win.”

them

Now that’s a real treasure!” Abigail’s eyes

and endurance to incredible levels. It was a coveted sacred relic

pill was extremely scarce,

betting on?” Penelope glanced at

Hadley have both placed their bets on Glenn, I’ll

smiled and