An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

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Dustin was taken aback and slightly puzzled at Garrett’s sudden hostility. Considering that it was their first meeting, Dustin couldn’t fathom the reason for his animosity. Why did the guy before him have such a lofty attitude?

“Captain Wilder, have we met before?” Dustin slowly lowered his hand that had been left hanging.

“No,” Garrett said with an icy expression.

“Since we’ve never met, what makes you say that?” Dustin countered.

“I’m just concerned about Ms. Linsor.”

Garrett asserted with a self-righteous tone, “The Deadlands is extremely dangerous, and those who enter face almost certain death.

“Without considerable strength, professional knowledge, and extensive experience, ordinary people wouldn’t last a day inside.

“Ms. Linsor has paid a considerable sum to bring me here, and it’s my responsibility to ensure her safety.

“Judging by your physique and behavior, it’s evident that you’re not a professional bodyguard. So, I have serious doubts about your abilities.

“In case we come across danger in the Deadlands, I worry that you might not be able to protect Ms. Linsor and bring harm to all of us instead.”

Garrett’s words were blunt and devoid of any courtesy.

to guide us and help us

overstep your boundaries.

had an easy-going personality, he disliked being bossed

still require a certain level of capability. Our safety is at

serious tone, “Ms. Linsor, regarding your need for a bodyguard, I

for them to join

abilities. With him around, I have absolutely

the Deadlands were beyond

“Ms. Linsor-”

enough, Captain Wilder, “Grace said, raising her hand to stop him. “Go ahead and gather

only nod in agreement. However, before leaving, he cast Dustin a disdainful glance, clearly not taking him

the guide you found appears quite arrogant,”

may be a bit arrogant, but he does have the skills. Since we’re entering the Deadlands, we’ll need his help. You’re a gracious man.

long as he doesn’t cross my boundaries, a few sarcastic remarks and a stern expression are

tolerance, having encountered numerous individuals with an inflated sense of self -importance. Most of

room first. If everything goes as expected, we’ll be staying here tonight, “Grace said,

works.

freshen up, and then we can grab a meal,” Dustin said, patting his slightly

knew that among Grace’s team, there were two renowned chefs skilled in various cuisines. Coupled with the ample supplies they’d brought, there was no

Scorpion Squad took a seat around a table. They drank, chatted, and occasionally

was now crowded with various people. Judging from their attire, most of them appeared to be small

teams in our previous two visits. What’s going

we entered the village, we’ve already come across at least five groups, “a bald, burly man said, a cigar between his lips as he observed

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