An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 73

The next morning, they met at Java Joys.

When Dustin entered the cafe, he noticed a burly man standing beside Natasha. His bulky muscles rippled

under his clothes, and his knuckles were covered with calluses. This man was obviously an experienced

fighter.

“Mr. Rhys, sorry to bother you. I owe you one.” Natasha walked up to Dustin.

“It’s all right, I don’t mind helping out a friend in need. Besides, they had even specified my name in the note. I have no other choice.” Dustin smiled wryly.

Edwin’s men had left a ransom note which had his name on it. He was to go with Natasha to save Ruth.

“Mr. Rhys, let me introduce you to Stephan Chapman, one of the best fighters from the Harmon family.” Natasha pointed toward the man standing in silence.

“Mr. Chapman, a pleasure to meet you.” Dustin nodded in acknowledgement.

“You’re Dustin?” Stephan sized him up. “Was it you who took Liam and Noah Asher down?”

“In a way, yes.” Dustin nodded again.

“What do you mean, in a way? Don’t give such a vague answer. Did you use some shady tricks to win against them?” Stephan stared at him suspiciously.

“Well, as long as it gets the job done.” Dustin said nonchalantly.

“As martial artists, we should win fair and square. What’s the use of winning when you have to resort to

despicable tricks?” Stephan scoffed. He deemed people like Dustin, who don’t belong to any martial arts group, as inferior to him.

had no interest

have defeated Liam and Noah in a match before this!” Stephan boasted. “Don’t be too

you win against them! They are weaklings compared to me. Once we

that many martial artists are stronger

words.

like a child? Who was the one looking down on the

have made each other’s acquaintance, we

we may need each other’s help,” Natasha cut in.

With me around, it would be easy

to be optimistic, but it’s better not

Natasha changed the

aunts and was famous for

was on a different level. In this fight against Edwin, she was the key to

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way. She will be arriving shortly,”

way, let’s make a move

the way as the group drove in

at the top of a hill which was part of the Hummers” private land.

Edwin’s men kept surveillance on them in the hidden shadows of the

the villa, everyone

arranging a vase of flowers in a gazebo. Behind

a group of muscular men were standing guard, staring

smile, pointing to a chair. He acted

heard that you are holding my sister hostage. Is that true?” Natasha sat

with a poker face.

be honest, I only knew about your sister this morning. My men did it at their discretion,

so? Well, why don’t you let my sister go?” Natasha

your sister made a mess at my party, destroyed my antiques, and beat up some of my underlings. If I let her go without repercussions, my reputation in Swinton would

want