An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Sheila was tied up and unconscious in an abandoned steel factory, her eyes covered with a black cloth. Meanwhile, Diego had a charming smile as he savored good wine and steak.

“Mr. Bourbon, our target hasn’t shown up. Maybe he won’t come,” a burly red- robed warrior reported.

“Don’t rush it. Let’s wait,” Diego said and put down his utensils. He continued, “I’ve already looked into it. Dustin has a serious relationship with Sheila. Given his personality, he’ll come to rescue her.”

“I’m worried he won’t give up the Cherusia. Should we send our guys to attack the Zephyr Lodge and take the treasure?” the red-robed warrior suggested.

“Fools!” Diego scolded. “Zephyr Lodge has many strong elites. Even if we succeed, we will lose many of our men.”

from Dragonmarsh aren’t very strong, Mr. Bourbon. You’re giving them too much credit,” the red- robed warrior complained. He believed their battle-tested Kimboku warriors were tougher

side. Even a strong tiger needs to be careful around a pack of wolves,”

respect the Dragonmarsh martial artists. It was probably because they weren’t important

spoke from nowhere, “Are you waiting

alert and started looking around. A figure emerged from the darkness- it was Dustin. “Mr. Rhys, you’ve arrived.

“Who are you guys?”

between twenty and thirty people hiding out in

overpower a coalition of wealthy families. “I’m Diego

asked. “Yes,” Diego replied. “I’ve heard you have the Cherusia. I’m willing to pay for it. Can we make a

to a tee. Unfortunately, I can’t sell it