Betting

As the realization of Theobold's potential motive settled in, Vanessa and Mary's expressions shifted from disbelief to contemplation. 

They began to see the depth of Shi Tian's analysis, even if it had been presented in a somewhat comical manner.

Vanessa, in particular, seemed to grasp the implications quickly. She leaned forward, her brows furrowing in thought. "So, you're saying that Theobold's pursuit of power might be his way of compensating for... impotence?"

Shi Tian nodded solemnly. "Exactly. If he's unable to have a normal life in certain aspects, he might seek control and dominance in others. Power, in this case, could be his substitute for what he lacks."

"But how do you know he's impotence?" Mary raised an eyebrow and questioned. 

Everything might have seemed nice and explained everything on the surface, but the question now was… how did he come to this conclusion?