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.

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

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

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

elements orbs. It allowed the user to control the flow of

also sharpened the mind, accelerated cultivation, and refined martial skills. It

you afraid to accept it?” Cyrus raised an

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

money on

handed them

a real treasure!” Abigail’s eyes sparkled with

pill from the Celestial Alliance, known for boosting strength and endurance to incredible

a result, the pill was extremely scarce, and only selected disciples were

Foyer, who are you betting on?” Penelope

both placed their bets

on Dustin.” Kaden smiled and pulled