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.”

replied, he jumped down

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

did you? Is the Jade Maiden Scripture here?” Nikki looked

you for no reason? If you don’t believe me, then let’s just go back.” Dustin turned around, about

I trust you. Are you happy

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

you

going in or not?”

course, I’m going!” Nikki repeatedly nodded,

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

the restaurant. After identifying themselves, a waiter led them to the second floor before

knocked, and the doors

a chubby,

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

bodyguards wearing sunglasses stood

My esteemed guests have arrived. Please,

his companions, he stood up to welcome them. He had

know you?” Nikki narrowed

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

you have the Jade Maiden