An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Mr. Caden, are you threatening me?” Dustin’s smile disappeared after hearing those harsh words. From the start, he had been displeased with Caden. He disliked that he was untrustworthy and never stayed faithful to his promises.

“It’s a warning if you heed my advice; It’s a threat if you don’t,” Caden admitted without reservations. “Let me repeat myself. Sheila and I are just friends; I’ve never had ulterior motives.

“It’s best that we don’t interfere in each other’s business,” Dustin stated calmly. “Brat, it seems like you still don’t get it.

“Caden’s expression was frosty. “What makes an utterly worthless character like you think that you are worthy of being friends with my daughter? Please take a look in the mirror and have a clear look at yourself.

“The Murray family is not a place for opportunistic freeloaders like yourself.”

What was once a threat had now turned into a blatant insult. “Caden Murray. Don’t be so full of yourself. You better drop your cocky attitude.” Dustin returned the sentiment.

“Hmph! You have quite the attitude for someone of your level. Do you think I can’t deal with someone like you?” An icy glint flashed through Caden’s eyes.

“You better not try anything unless you want trouble for yourself,” Dustin warned. While it wasn’t in his nature to provoke others, he would respond the same when provoked.

way! Since you are so ungrateful, don’t

expression, “Men, this young man harmed Roxanne and caused her to be hospitalized. The

he spoke, the armed guards standing by the door surrounded Dustin in no time.

late now!”

were petrified. “Oh?” Caden was surprised by the turn of events. “You’ve got some skills.

fingers were just like iron that emanated a black glow. It was laced with deadly poison.

As he dodged, he exclaimed, “Wait!

about it? You’re scared

Caden sneered.

thought you had skills. You’re just a loser who bullies the weak and

Technique is a dark art. It not only harms

stop practicing it. Otherwise, you’ll die a terrible death

earlier. But upon closer inspection, he can now see Caden enveloped by a deathly air. He was on the brink of death

five days, the side effects of the Soul Devouring Technique would appear.