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?”

careless and didn’t

training and championship titles under his belt, his capabilities were unquestionable. If it hadn’t been for him

mediocre martial arts skills, you wouldn’t even be able to hold your

feigned bravado despite having been taken down squarely by the opponent irked her

to me like that!” Otto glared in response. “People make mistakes. Hell, even the strongest. horses stumble. You think that little brat is

the guts, let Rhys fight Otto in

the others chimed in.

were convinced that Dustin had

skill,

you not have the guts to

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

He would never be able to stand up to

attack when someone’s back is turned. He’s evidently

1/2

the most people like him can

soon replaced by contempt. To

Harmons are here!” someone exclaimed

behold a group led

King of Kicks, Mr. Wangley, Stephan, Jessica,

they did, they must be determined to win!” Otto’s

Mr. Chapman? Is he a good fighter?”

much more than that,” Otto began. “Mr. Chapman is the best of the best. He’s one of the best among

out! The way he carries himself is truly remarkable.” A group of disciples watched Stephan make

respect.