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.

me that way! Since you are so ungrateful,

with a grim expression, “Men, this young man harmed Roxanne and caused her to

door surrounded

didn’t appreciate it. It’s too late now!” Caden smirked. Seeing the approaching guards, Dustin waved his hand,

surprised by

just like iron that emanated a black glow. It was laced with

As he dodged, he exclaimed,

about it?

Caden sneered.

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

The Soul Devouring Technique is a dark

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

three to five days, the side effects of the Soul Devouring Technique would appear. By then, there