An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 862

Early the next morning, at Zephyr Lodge, Dustin sat on the rooftop and watched the sunrise. His expression was devoid of emotion.

Since bidding farewell to Dahlia last night, he had been on the rooftop since midnight till the sun rose in the sky.

His emotions gradually shifted from turmoil to calmness. After a night of deep contemplation, he found a newfound sense of acceptance and detachment.

He would no longer be stuck in the

“Sir Rhys…”

past.

At that moment, Cornelius leaped onto the rooftop and reported, “I’ve received news that the Jade Maiden Scripture you are looking for has been located.”

“Oh? Where is it?” Dustin raised his eyebrow.

“A group of foreign merchants have it. We’ve contacted them, but they’re unwilling to sell to us directly. They insist on meeting face–to–face,” Cornelius replied.

“A face–to–face meeting?”

Dustin nodded. “Alright, go get Nikki. We’ll go and have a look together.”

sir.” After Cornelius replied, he jumped down the

at the entrance of Auspicious Restaurant. As the car

You didn’t trick me, did you? Is the Jade Maiden Scripture here?”

would I lie to you for no reason? If you don’t believe me, then let’s just go back.” Dustin turned around, about to get back into the

Alright, I trust you. Are

seriously? You’re a grown man. How could react so stingily? You’re worse than a

you

going in or

repeatedly nodded, pulling Dustin inside

of theirs and a crucial factor in helping Edith make a breakthrough.

themselves, a waiter led them to the

knocked, and the doors

companions saw a chubby, middle–aged man seated in the main

cleanly shaved head and a gentle look. He reminded them of a

two bodyguards wearing sunglasses stood

esteemed guests have arrived.

chubby man saw Dustin and his companions, he stood up to welcome them. He had a warm

know you?” Nikki narrowed her

would be my

for the pleasantries. Let’s get straight to the point. We heard you have the Jade Maiden