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.

was scrunched up. If he gave up his practice, he would have no purpose and reason to exist in

fucking around without conscience?” Dustin

gritted his teeth and tried to 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

Luther,

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 future, Luther’s life would be a living hell, and that was the best punishment

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

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

was under

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

Maximus snickered. “How dare you ask

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

of anyone watching, but Maximus said to her coldly, “Don’t put on a show in

not you believe in me, I do love you a lot. I’m willing to run away with you and live

my core was destroyed? Would you have apologized if I hadn’t defeated Luther Williams? You do not love me for who I am-

“I…”

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

deserve you, but I’ll 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 never show up in front of you. I wish you a great career ahead…” With that, she left with tears

for Caitlyn, and he knew very well that they could never get back together. Once bitten, twice

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

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

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

claim prompted