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.

to me that way! Since you are

with a grim expression, “Men, this young man harmed Roxanne and caused her to be hospitalized. The evidence is clear;

guards standing by the door surrounded Dustin in no time. “You’re going

appreciate it. It’s too late now!” Caden smirked. Seeing the

whistles, the guards were left frozen to their spots. It was like they were petrified. “Oh?” Caden was surprised by the turn of events. “You’ve got some skills. No wonder you’re so arrogant. But it’s a pity

that emanated a black glow. It was laced with deadly poison. When he extended his claw-like fingers, it was surrounded by a swirl of dark

he exclaimed,

it?

Caden sneered.

had skills. You’re just a

I don’t wish to hurt you. The Soul Devouring Technique is a dark art. It not only harms you,

a terrible death once you go to

Caden enveloped by a deathly air. He

side effects of the Soul Devouring Technique would