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.”

he jumped down the

later, a black executive car stopped at the entrance of Auspicious Restaurant. As the car doors opened, Dustin and his two companions stepped

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

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

trust you. Are you

grown man. How could react so

you

you going in or

going!” Nikki repeatedly nodded, pulling Dustin inside

precious treasure of theirs and a crucial factor in helping Edith make a breakthrough. Therefore, no matter the cost, she had

entered the restaurant. After identifying themselves, a waiter led them to the second floor before finally stopping in front of

knocked, and

saw a chubby, middle–aged man seated in

man had a cleanly shaved head and a gentle look. He reminded

bodyguards wearing

esteemed guests have arrived. Please, take a

the chubby man saw Dustin and his companions, he stood up to welcome

Do we know you?”

new here. Our meeting today is surely fated. It would be my pleasure to befriend you all,” The chubby man

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