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?”

must’ve been careless and didn’t

decade of professional kickboxing training and championship titles under his belt, his

to make all sorts of excuses for yourself? With your mediocre martial arts skills,

bravado despite having been taken down squarely by the opponent irked

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

guts, let Rhys fight Otto in the battle ring and see who’s

the others chimed in.

were convinced that Dustin had only won out of sheer luck. When it

pure skill, Otto reigned

not have the guts to face me like a

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

never be able to stand up

how to attack when someone’s back is turned. He’s evidently too much of a coward

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people like him

instantly. Any surprise they’d initially felt was soon replaced by contempt. To them. Dustin’s reluctance to rise to Otto’s challenge

Harmons are here!” someone exclaimed out of

followed the direction of their gaze, only to behold a

Stephan, Jessica, and Quentin, among others,

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

Is he a good fighter?” Julie

the best of the best. He’s one of the best among The Hundred Immortals–skill–wise, it’s hard to find someone in Swinton

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

respect.