An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 319

The audience was split in their reactions toward Dustin’s victory. Cheers exploded around Dustin, but some spectators seemed sour at the outcome.

“Fuck! Who’s that guy? How could Tatum lose to him?” a surly and fearful Brody hissed.

“Whoever he is, let’s get out of here before he notices us!” After the initial shock, Luther dared not stay a minute longer and planned his immediate escape.

“Stand still!” Dustin turned around and instantly spotted the few suspicious-looking men. “Luther Williams, did I tell you to leave?”

“Dustin Rhys, I’m the second-in-command at Boulderthorn. You’d better steer clear of me!” Luther warned him with a stern look. At the critical moment, he had no choice but to use the

Boulderthorn name as protection.

“The second-in-command? Hah…” Dustin scoffed and remarked, “Do you think I’d be scared of the second-in-command when I couldn’t care less about the guildmaster?”

“What do you want?” Luther’s expression sank.

“Give up your practice, and I’ll spare your life,” Dustin suggested calmly. He had to teach Luther a grave lesson for being a hypocrite who self-professed as a teacher and claimed the moral high ground.

much!” Luther’s face was scrunched up. If he gave up his practice, he would have no purpose and reason to exist in the martial

consider the consequences when you were fucking around without conscience?” Dustin showed no respect for

tried to hold back his temper. “You shouldn’t burn your bridges. Aren’t you worried you’d become a

you. If you aren’t doing it yourself, I will do it for you.” Dustin refused to engage in further

came to ending Luther, Dustin allowed Maximus to

he’s basically paralyzed, I shall spare his life.” At first, Maximus lifted his sword, but he finally put it down after some thinking. He wasn’t doing so out of mercy. He knew very well that Luther had made countless enemies and would be a hot target after his core was destroyed.

lost now!” Dustin softly chided the Boulderthorn men. Upon hearing that, Luther and the rest immediately scampered away, leaving behind only

to Maximus with a feeble look on her face. “I’m sorry, I said

because I was under pressure.

than Luther and had a bright future ahead of him. It was clear who she should suck

Maximus snickered. “How dare you ask for forgiveness after what

know I’m in the wrong, but I had no choice. It’s hard for a weak woman like me to stand on my own feet in the martial arts field. Plus, Luther has gotten something on me. I couldn’t fight back. I am a victim too…” Her voice

softly would melt the heart of anyone watching, but Maximus said to her coldly, “Don’t

to run away with you and live like nomads!” she pleaded, tears glistening in

have apologized if I hadn’t defeated Luther Williams? You do not love me for who I am- you’re only after my power,

“I…”

to hear any explanation. From now on, you and I shall go separate ways. There’s nothing left between

the beautiful memories we made in the past. I’ll leave now and never show up in front of you. I wish you

but said nothing. He felt both love and hatred for Caitlyn, and he knew very well that they

and Maximus left in no time. The battle started abruptly and ended in a similar fashion. Through this incident, Dustin’s popularity skyrocketed, and he was known

you, right? Does that mean you have laid claim to him?” a

“Since you found out about it, I shall not keep it a secret. To be honest with you, Dustin Rhys has become

prompted a collective