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 orb to

inside swirled like liquid

Orb? Mr. Hadley doesn’t joke around when it comes

control the flow of water, which was similar

and refined martial skills. It was a scarce treasure highly

to accept it?” Cyrus

the big shots are betting, I’ll accept whatever’s offered.” Abigail nodded repeatedly. After all, there were always gamblers backing her up, so

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

them

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

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

As a result, the pill was extremely scarce,

are you betting

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

bet on Dustin.” Kaden smiled and pulled