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.

Cyrus quickly

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

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

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

sharpened the mind, accelerated cultivation, and refined martial skills. It was a scarce treasure highly

Are you afraid to

shots are betting, I’ll accept whatever’s offered.” Abigail nodded repeatedly. After all, there were always gamblers backing her up, so there was no way she could

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

handed them to

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

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

result, the pill was extremely scarce, and only selected disciples were ever fortunate enough to get their hands on

Foyer, who are you betting on?” Penelope glanced

placed their bets on Glenn, I’ll choose a different

Kaden smiled and pulled out three different-colored