An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 642

The group of masked women brandished a knife and held it dangerously close to Dahlia’s neck; a thin line of blood could be seen on her skin. It was a warning that Dahlia would be killed on the spot if Dustin made any sudden movements.

Dustin furrowed his brow and ultimately released his grip. He wasn’t going to risk Dahlia’s life with the numbers they had.

“That’s more like it.” Astrid stretched her neck. She looked triumphant as she said, “Dustin, you should feel honored that my mentor has taken an interest in you. As long as you agree, we will be a family going forward. And if you refuse, you and everyone else around you will die!”

“Do you have to go to such extremes?” Dustin’s expression was frosty.

This is how we do things. If we can’t get our hands on a talented genius like you, you must be destroyed,” Astrid responded.

“Do you really think you can kill me?” Dustin retorted.

to the tea you drank earlier. The poison is colorless and tasteless. Once ingested, your body will feel. weak, and you won’t even be able to use your true energy.

“Tranqurin?” Dustin’s expression shifted.

medicines of the martial world. Although it wasn’t deadly, it was the bane of many martial artists. It suppressed their true energy

get a hold of it when

antidote!” Dustin reached out to grab Astrid but stumbled and nearly fell. Before he knew it, sweat

is specifically meant to restrain expert martial artists like

the medicine takes effect. How

grinned.

Dustin under their control, the Dark Lord employed his

to ask you one more time. Are you going to submit to us

on!” Dustin forced himself

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darkened. She was out of patience. If it weren’t for

to

seething in anger. Just as she was about to make a move on Dahlia, a graceful figure descended

is too stubborn. You won’t get anywhere by using force. Why don’t

persuade him?” Astrid raised an

I’m

and try.”