An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 864

“Hey! I’m warning you, don’t mess with me!” Julian took a few quick steps back in fear when he saw Dustin’s threatening posture.

He hadn’t brought any bodyguards today; only a few pretty women came with him. It would be difficult for him to handle such a reckless fellow alone.

“Fellow guests. Please, calm down.” Samuel noticed the tension in the air.

He mediated the situation with a smile. “We’ve gathered here today for serious business. Let’s not spoil the mood. Whatever it is, we can discuss things calmly while seated.”

“Alright. Since Mr. Franklin has spoken up, I’ll respect that.” Dustin nodded and settled back into his seat.

Since they came for the Jade Maiden Scripture, it was inappropriate to fight now. He could deal with someone like Julian anytime he wanted, anyway.

“Hmph! And here I thought you had the guts. But it seems like you’re all bark!” Julian sneered. He assumed Dustin was hesitant to act because of his identity.

“You dress up so shabbily, and yet you dared challenge Mr. Nicholson? Don’t flatter yourself!” The haughty women with Julian looked at Dustin with disdain.

“Alright, since our esteemed guests have arrived, let’s begin.” With everyone seated, Samuel proceeded without delay and gestured.

retrieved a delicately crafted wooden box. Upon opening the wooden box, an ancient

on the cover–Jade

Jade Maiden

breathing grew

have been a lie to say she didn’t have doubts about coming here, but it was a

hands on this treasure wasn’t easy.” Samuel pointed at the

said confidently, “I believe you should know that the Jade Maiden Scripture is an ancient. and long–lost knowledge with many

Scripture will not only improve their skills. They will also live

as they heard those words, everyone grew excited. Especially the group of women could not hide

the prospect of greatly enhanced skills. They cared about the promise of long life and eternal youth. Every woman cared

the treasure fall into someone else’s hands. We must

from us as long as I am here. No one has the power to do so either!”

this treasure to her as a

price; I’m taking it home with

you suggest as the price will be the price.” Samuel smiled faintly and reflected the

letting me decide the value of it? Alright, I’ll pay ten

million? I’ll