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.

getting scolded by their teacher. Anyone who witnessed that scene would have been astonished. Who would dare to lecture the Scarlet Warrior in the whole

11 Natasha plastered on a professional smile

He followed her to

a different agenda. “Ask away, Natasha. I have nothing to hide.” Dustin

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

is the Oakvale Spanners’ daughter. She is also known as Dragonmarsh’s

Natasha had heard of the Scarlet Warrior. She was Oakvale’s top female prodigy among the younger

status or identity. “What’s your relationship

no ordinary man. Even so, she didn’t expect him to be connected to a

That’s why 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 that we ran into each other,”

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

was just a childhood promise. It was nothing

passed away, the relationship between our families had become distant.

seem to see you as just a brother. She’s so

seriously. “That’s true.” Natasha was visibly delighted. “Since

facts,” Dustin said righteously. Natasha laughed.

against you, but you need to be careful. That kid seems to rely on you a little too much. If you don’t handle the situation well,

Natasha had never met Scarlet, she had heard of her reputation. Scarlet was known as the cold and ruthless

worked independently.

Dustin. Not only that, she

a woman, Natasha understood that Scarlet had developed deep feelings for Dustin and had come to rely on