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.

a safe nearby and retrieved a delicately crafted wooden box. Upon opening the wooden box, an ancient sheepskin scripture

words were on the cover–Jade

the Jade Maiden Scripture!” Everyone’s eyes lit

her breathing grew

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

wasn’t easy.”

know that the Jade Maiden Scripture is an ancient. and long–lost knowledge with many

Maiden Scripture will not only improve their skills.

everyone grew excited. Especially the

They cared about the promise of long life and eternal youth. Every woman cared about their looks and desired to maintain a youthful

must

worry. No one will dare take it from us as long as I am here. No one has

if I give this treasure to her as a gift,” The man in the golden

it home with me!”

up to me but to you, my fellow guests. Whatever you suggest as the price will be the

decide the value of it? Alright, I’ll pay ten million!” Julian raised his

measly ten million? I’ll pay 50 million