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

them all. After more than a decade of professional kickboxing training and championship titles under his belt, his capabilities were unquestionable.

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 own against Dustin even if he only used one hand.” Ruth

defiance and feigned bravado despite having been taken down squarely by

little brat is impressive? You think he’s better than me? Fine! Let him fight me again–fair and square. I, for one, am interested in seeing what he’s

the guts, let Rhys fight Otto in the

the others chimed in.

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

pure skill,

Do you not have the guts to face me like a

arrogant Otto became. “I knew it! That brat had

show. He would never be able to stand

back is

1/2

most people like

room instantly. Any surprise they’d initially felt was soon replaced by contempt. To them. Dustin’s

Harmons are here!” someone exclaimed out of

behold a group led by Natasha entering from the passageway on

of Kicks, Mr. Wangley, Stephan, Jessica, and Quentin, among others, were present as

along today. Now that they did, they must be determined to win!”

Chapman? Is he a good fighter?” Julie

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

aura stands out! The way he carries himself is truly remarkable.” A group of disciples

respect.