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.

“I know you’re talented, but we came prepared. I added Trangurin to the tea you drank earlier. The poison is colorless and tasteless. Once ingested,

“Tranqurin?” Dustin’s expression shifted.

was the bane of many martial artists. It suppressed their true energy and weakened their bodies. These two effects of

hold of it when it was

Dustin reached out to grab Astrid but stumbled and nearly fell. Before he knew

to restrain expert martial artists

effect. How about it? Do you

grinned.

their control, the Dark Lord employed his precious treasure,

more time. Are you going to submit to us or

Dustin forced himself to

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Astrid’s expression darkened. She was out of patience. If it weren’t for the Dark Lord valuing him greatly, Astrid would have killed

is powerful, I still have enough strength to make sure we die

Just as she was about to make a move on

get anywhere by using force. Why don’t you let me talk to him?” Azalea walked up to

able to persuade him?” Astrid raised an

you forgotten what I’m

go ahead and