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

black executive car stopped at the entrance of Auspicious Restaurant.

Is the Jade Maiden Scripture here?” Nikki looked

believe me, then let’s just go back.” Dustin turned around, about

I trust you. Are you happy

“Come on, seriously? You’re a grown

you

going in or not?”

repeatedly nodded, pulling

treasure of theirs and a crucial factor in helping Edith make a

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

knocked, and the doors

Dustin and his companions saw a chubby, middle–aged man

shaved head and a gentle look. He reminded them of a priest, exuding an indescribable sense of

bodyguards wearing sunglasses

guests have

man saw Dustin and his companions, he stood up to welcome them. He

Do we know you?” Nikki narrowed her

Our meeting today is surely fated. It would

for the pleasantries. Let’s get straight to the point. We heard you have the Jade Maiden Scripture. Is that true?” Nikki cut to the