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.

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

Did you ever consider the consequences when you were fucking around without conscience?”

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

will do it for you.” Dustin refused to engage in further conversation and bent his fingers to

in your hands.” When it came to ending Luther,

sword, but he finally put it down after some thinking. He wasn’t doing so out of mercy. He knew very

now!” Dustin softly chided the Boulderthorn men. Upon hearing that, Luther and the rest immediately

a feeble look on her face.

was under pressure. Please forgive

bright future ahead of

snickered. “How dare you

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 front of me. That’ll only disgust

a lot. I’m willing to run away with you and live like nomads!” she pleaded, tears glistening in her

you love me?” He sneered. “Would you have said that if my core was destroyed? Would you have apologized if I

“I…”

do not want to hear any explanation. From now on, you and I shall go separate

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.

nothing. He felt both love and hatred for Caitlyn, and he knew very well that they could never

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 in Balerno would be

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

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

claim prompted a