An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 234

After struggling for a while. Otto gradually regained consciousness. Since he’d fallen face–first. he had lost his front teeth, contributing even further to his disheveled appearance.

“What happened?” He shook his head, confusion lining his features.

He remembered the surge of power he felt as he reveled in his mastery barely seconds ago before weakness

seized him, and he found himself lying on the floo

“Otto, you were knocked out by that guy just now!” Julie told him, her expression strange. She’d initially thought Otto would be able to defend her–contrary to her beliefs, the first punch found him sprawled on the

floor, unconscious the next instant.

“Knocked out?” Otto was slightly taken aback. He touched his throbbing face, an argument bursting forth.

Fuck that! I must have slipped and lost my balance. That brat would never have been able to hurt me

otherwise!”

His declaration elicited a flurry of nods through the crowd.

“That’s right! With Otto’s strength, it would’ve been beyond effortless for him to take that guy down. If it hadn’t been for a moment of carelessness on his part, how else could that guy manage to sneak in an attack?”

Otto must’ve been careless and didn’t

among them all. After more than a decade of professional kickboxing training and championship titles under his belt, his capabilities were unquestionable. If it hadn’t been for him underestimating the opponent, he

What’s the use in trying to make all sorts of excuses for yourself? With your mediocre martial arts skills, you wouldn’t even be able to hold your

feigned bravado despite having been taken down squarely by the

response. “People make mistakes. Hell, even the strongest. horses stumble. You think that little brat is impressive? You think he’s better

Rhys fight Otto in the battle

the others chimed in.

day, all of them were convinced that Dustin had only won out of sheer luck. When

skill,

the guts

Dustin remained silent, the more arrogant Otto became. “I knew it! That brat had

no show. He would never be able to

is turned. He’s evidently too much

1/2

the most people

took over the room instantly. Any surprise they’d initially felt was soon replaced by contempt. To them. Dustin’s reluctance to rise to Otto’s challenge was the greatest sign of

Harmons are here!” someone

followed the direction of their gaze, only to behold a group led

Wangley, Stephan, Jessica, and Quentin, among others, were present

I didn’t think they’d bring Mr. Chapman along today. Now that they did, they must be determined to win!” Otto’s face was a picture of surprise when he caught sight of Stephan in the

Mr. Chapman? Is he a good fighter?” Julie asked

He’s one of

Hundred Immortals? No wonder his aura stands out! The way he carries himself

respect.