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.

that’s too 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 arts

fucking around without conscience?” Dustin showed no

hold back his temper. “You shouldn’t burn your bridges. Aren’t you worried you’d become a common enemy of our field if you force me

is useless when confronting trash like you. If you aren’t doing it yourself, I will do it for you.” Dustin refused to engage in further conversation and bent his fingers to send a silver needle into Luther’s abdomen. Luther

in your hands.” When it came to ending Luther, Dustin allowed Maximus to make the decision. After all,

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. In

lost now!” Dustin softly chided the Boulderthorn men. Upon hearing that,

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

I was under pressure.

stronger than Luther and had a bright future ahead of him. It was

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

I 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 faltered and turned into a

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

believe in me, I do love you a lot. I’m willing to run away with you and

destroyed? Would you have apologized if I hadn’t defeated Luther Williams? You do not love me

“I…”

any explanation. From now on, you and I shall go separate ways. There’s nothing left between us!” He wore

beautiful memories we made in the past. I’ll leave now and never show up in front of you. I wish you a great career ahead…” With that,

and hatred for Caitlyn, and

drink.” After settling the trouble, Dustin 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 as a martial arts genius. Many believed that the martial arts field

came here with you, right? Does that mean you have

the eyes on him and forced a smile. “Since you found out about it, I shall not keep it a secret.

claim prompted a collective