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,

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

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

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 promptly yelped and collapsed onto

leave his fate in your hands.” When it came to ending Luther, Dustin allowed Maximus to

mercy. He knew very well that Luther had made countless enemies and would be a

Boulderthorn men. Upon hearing that,

Caitlyn went up to Maximus with a feeble look on

was under

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

Maximus snickered. “How dare you

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

way she cried softly would melt the heart of anyone watching, but Maximus said to her coldly, “Don’t put on a show in front of me.

willing to run

you say you love me?” 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 me

“I…”

and I shall go separate ways. There’s nothing left between

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 hatred for Caitlyn, and he

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 shaken up with the arrival of Dustin Rhys

right? Does that mean you have laid claim to him?” a middle-aged martial artist from the crowd threw out a

I shall not keep it a secret. To be honest with you, Dustin Rhys has become the principal disciple of the Steel

claim prompted a