An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori Chapter 1148

“Say that again?” Scarlet’s expression was frosty. She pointed the tip of her sword against Natasha’s throat. If she just pushed forward an inch more, would easily end up dead. Natasha “Hmm?”

Natasha frowned at the sight of the blade against her throat. She hadn’t expected Scarlet to have such a bad temper and draw her sword without a word.

She was also certain that Scarlet was serious. If she provoked her further, she would be as good as dead. It seemed like she had met her match. This woman before her was harder to deal with than Dahlia.

“Stop it!” Amid their deadlock, Dustin suddenly rushed in.

“Dustin, you’re here!” Scarlet immediately sheathed her sword. Her previous cold demeanor was replaced by a smile.

“Scarlet, what were you doing earlier?” Dustin frowned, evidently displeased. “Nothing, I was just joking around with Ms. Harmon,” Scarlet said with a smile.

“Joking around?”

Dustin turned to Natasha and asked softly, “Are you hurt?” “I’m fine. I was bored earlier and asked to see Ms. Spanner’s sword. She was just handing it to me.” Natasha smiled.

Her words surprised Scarlet. She thought Natasha would rat her out. She didn’t expect her to cover up for her instead.

“Thankfully, you’re fine. Swords are dangerous. Be careful next time. I don’t want any of you getting hurt, understand?”

As he emphasized the last word, he turned his attention toward Scarlet. His gaze carried a hint of warning.

got it.” Scarlet lowered her head like a student getting scolded by their teacher. Anyone who witnessed that scene would have

come with me for a moment.” 11 Natasha plastered on a professional smile before walking out of the

felt inexplicably uneasy. Still, he knew he had to confront the situation. He followed her to a secluded area. where Natasha stopped.

hide a different agenda. “Ask away, Natasha. I

Natasha dusted off his shoulders. She said with a smile, “Why don’t you tell me who Ms. Spanner

honest, Scarlet is the Oakvale Spanners’ daughter. She is also known as Dragonmarsh’s Goddess

it’s her.” Natasha had

status or identity. “What’s

always believed that Dustin was no ordinary man. Even so, she didn’t expect him to be

we’ve known each other since childhood. However, I left Oakvale ten years ago, and we’ve lost contact ever since. “It was only recently

childhood friends?” Natasha asked in jealousy, “So the arranged marriage she mentioned was

just a childhood

between our

she doesn’t seem to see you as just a brother. She’s so beautiful. Are you sure you won’t fall

is, can she compare to you?” Dustin replied seriously. “That’s true.”

just stating facts,” Dustin said righteously. Natasha laughed. “Alright, you passed.

situation against you, but you need to be careful. That kid seems to rely on you

Natasha had never met Scarlet, she had heard of her reputation. Scarlet was known as the cold and ruthless Goddess of War who killed without

she worked independently. She never yielded to anyone, not even the royal

Not only that, she also seemed nervous and fearful. It was as if she was afraid of upsetting

woman, Natasha understood that Scarlet had developed deep feelings for Dustin and had come