An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“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.

to win.” Cyrus quickly tossed

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

Hadley doesn’t joke around when it comes to

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

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

wrong? Are you afraid to accept

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

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

handed them

treasure!” Abigail’s eyes

a rare pill from the Celestial Alliance, known for boosting strength and endurance

Adamantinol wasn’t easy, and the ingredients were hard to come by. As a result, the pill was extremely scarce, and only selected disciples were ever

who are you betting on?” Penelope

have both placed their bets

Kaden smiled and pulled out three different-colored