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.

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

and its inside swirled like liquid in motion. It gave off a

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

allowed the user to control the flow of water, which was similar to having an additional

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

you afraid to accept it?”

not. Whatever the big shots are betting, I’ll accept whatever’s offered.” Abigail nodded repeatedly. After all, there were always gamblers backing her up,

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

handed them

Now that’s a real treasure!”

boosting strength and endurance to incredible

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

betting on?” Penelope glanced at

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

smiled