An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 114

After reaching an agreement on both sides, the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Dustin and Mr. Wangley had their subordinates purchase some medicine for them.

The plan was that the two of them would concoct poisons on the spot and down them together at the same time.

As for who would win, that would have to depend on their respective skills.

“Do you think Dustin’s going to make it, Sis? What if he gets poisoned to death instead?” Ruth voiced out anxiously.

“Well, since he agreed to it in the first place, I suppose this means he’s confident that he can win. Have some faith in the guy.” Natasha assured with a straight face. Although she looked calm on the outside, she felt uneasy on the inside.

If it were possible, she’d rather Dustin straight–up admit defeat.

“You can say that, but Dustin’s only proficient in medicine. Surely he can’t beat Mr. Wangley in terms of his experience in the field of poison research,” Ruth murmured while shaking her head.

There were many subfields in the field of medicine, with each subfield being vastly different from one to the other.

So, how can an amateur compete with a professional?

Compared to the two sisters‘ worries, Jessica felt secondhand embarrassment for Dustin as she sat at the side.

She wasn’t sure if she should label Dustin as arrogant or stupid to agree to compete with a master of poison at making poisons.

Then again, she was still amused that things managed to get to this point.

If Dustin loses, he’ll either be dead or crippled, which would mean that she wouldn’t need to expend so much energy thinking about her daughter’s marriage anymore.

“I would advise you to drop out of the competition while you can, Mr. Boy Toy; else, when the poison kicks in your system, you might not even get the chance to regret your decision anymore!” Quentin pressed.

“To be frank, I have to commend you for your bravery as well. To think that you’re willing to put your life in someone else’s hands. I don’t suppose you ever thought that if ever the old man loses, the one who might kick the bucket is you?” Dustin pointed out flatly.

“Ridiculous! Mr. Wangley has been researching poisons for many years now, so how could he possibly lose? You’ll see how great he is later!” Quentin gave a bark of laughter.

Dustin merely let out a short chuckle and said nothing more in response.

A few moments later, the subordinates the two of them sent to purchase medicine for them entered through the front doors hurriedly.

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Wangley started concocting his polson at lightning speed. His

the meantime, Dustin took his time with it

a long while, Mr. Wangley had finished concocting his polson, which

black liquid.

smell a faint scent of dead fish

the hatch?” Quentin taunted as he placed the bottle on the table and provocatively glared at

the black potion

ingested it would

say we just forget about this whole thing. Dustin? It’s obvious that anyone who

also couldn’t

grinned before picking

in one

motion

afraid

feeling?” Natasha hurriedly

mouth feels bitter from the aftertaste, but all in all,

reply. The corners of her mouth

I was asking you about the taste?” She thought

too much for you to bear, young man. You just need to

mildly toxic at best,” Dustin replied while

wrong ingredients for it. What you should’ve used was aconite instead of epiphyllum. Although both of their medical properties are similar, there are still a few minor differences between them. This is one determining factor of

did you know? Did you peek at me while I was concocting the mix

poison he made was the Devil’s

to peek? I could tell the moment I smelled

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oranges, phyllanthus, and a sliver of Devil’s grass. It’s such a shame that you

Mr. Wangley couldn’t help but break out

single one of the

told him that he peeked, but it was

he felt that it would take him light years

few minutes have already passed, and yet he hasn’t

he’s just putting on a bold front right now. Without an antidote, I can guarantee you that he’ll kick the bucket in

found a way to make a cure, it would still be impossible to completely get rid of the poison

his system.

Wangley had added something extra

ears.” Quentin secretly sighed

my poison,” Dustin declared as he presented a

inside.

of steam emanated from the foul–smelling, hot liquid.