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.

Luther’s face was scrunched up. If he gave up his practice, he would have no purpose and

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

hold back his temper. “You shouldn’t burn your bridges. Aren’t you worried

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

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

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 the

chided the Boulderthorn men. Upon hearing that, Luther and the rest immediately scampered away, leaving behind only the lady in

went up to Maximus with a feeble look on her face. “I’m

was under pressure.

and had a bright future ahead of him. It was clear

Maximus snickered. “How dare you ask for forgiveness

on my own feet in the martial arts field. Plus, Luther has gotten something

would melt the heart of anyone watching, but Maximus said to her

a lot. I’m willing to run away with you and live like nomads!” she

He sneered. “Would you have said that if my core was destroyed? Would you have apologized if I hadn’t defeated Luther Williams? You do not love

“I…”

hear any explanation. From now on, you and I shall

still pray for you. When you’re alone in the night, I hope you think of me, your mentee, and the beautiful memories we made in the past. I’ll leave now and

and he knew very well that they could

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 in Balerno would be shaken up with the arrival of Dustin Rhys

recall correctly, Dustin Rhys came here with you, right? Does that mean you have laid claim to him?” a middle-aged martial artist from

on him and forced a smile. “Since you found out about it, I shall not keep it a secret. To be honest with you, Dustin Rhys has become the principal

claim prompted