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.”

After Cornelius replied, he jumped

the entrance of Auspicious Restaurant. As the car doors opened, Dustin and his

the Jade Maiden Scripture here?” Nikki looked at the restaurant, evidently

don’t believe me, then let’s just go back.” Dustin turned around, about to get back into the

I trust you.

on, seriously? You’re a grown man. How could react so

you

going in or

Nikki repeatedly nodded, pulling Dustin inside

and a crucial factor in helping Edith make a breakthrough.

them

knocked, and

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

gentle look. He reminded them of a

bodyguards wearing sunglasses

My esteemed guests have arrived.

Dustin and his companions, he stood up

know you?” Nikki narrowed

is Samuel Franklin. I’m new here. Our meeting today is surely fated. It would be my pleasure to

point. We heard you have the Jade Maiden Scripture. Is that true?” Nikki cut