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

11 Natasha plastered on

He followed her to a secluded area. where Natasha stopped. She turned around, her

different agenda. “Ask

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

is also

an eyebrow. “I can’t believe it’s her.” Natasha had heard of the Scarlet Warrior. She was Oakvale’s top female prodigy among the

or identity. “What’s your relationship with her? Why is she looking for you?” Natasha’s

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

Oakvale ten years ago,

you really were childhood friends?” Natasha asked in jealousy, “So

arranged marriage? It was just a childhood promise. It was nothing

between our families had become distant. Besides, I’ve always seen her as a

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

she compare to you?” Dustin replied seriously. “That’s true.” Natasha was visibly delighted. “Since when

said righteously. Natasha laughed.

rely on you a little too much. If you don’t handle the situation well, it

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

independently. She never yielded to anyone, not

Scarlet was like a well- behaved girl in front of Dustin. Not only that, she also seemed nervous and fearful. It

the complete opposite of her usual personality. As a woman, Natasha understood that Scarlet had developed deep feelings for Dustin and had