An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"Me?" Sophia was stunned when Dustin pointed at her. She asked instinctively, "Why?"

The discussion earlier went well, she had no idea why things turned sour abruptly.

"Because I really hate people who repay goodwill with ill will. That's my reason. Happy?" Dustin replied coldly.

He had never liked Sophia's behavior. However, her behavior hadn't affected him before, as such he was able to let it slide. However, it was different now.

If Sophia hadn't caused subversion, they wouldn't be in this mess today. If they were any weaker, they might have been murdered for profit. Hence, he was unable to forgive Sophia for what she'd done.

"Dustin, please listen to my explanation. This wasn't my fault, I had no other options!" Sophia was flustered and appeared pitiful.

"Not your fault? You had no other options? There are only a handful of people who know that we have treasure with us.

"If it wasn't you, who else could it be? Who could work with Harmony Sect and Embersteel Order simultaneously?" Dustin asked.

"It wasn't me... It really wasn't!" As Sophia thought of something, she suddenly said, "It was Jackson Hawk! Jackson was behind all this, I was just following orders. If you're unhappy about this, please bring it up with Jackson. It's not my fault!"

It was difficult to convince them without any evidence. She needed to find a scapegoat. Jackson wasn't around now and he was also involved in this incident. He was the best fall guy.

Chester frowned slightly when he heard Jackson's name but he said nothing. It wouldn't be wise for him to speak up in a situation like this. The smart way was to keep quiet and save himself.

"Jackson?" Dustin smirked, "Do you think I'm an idiot? If Jackson was involved, why isn't he here now?"

in secret prior to this,

he saw that things have gone awry!" Sophia was still trying to push the blame

blame. I feel uncomfortable if you're not dead." With a chilly expression,

which was located more than ten yards away, transformed into

was getting anxious and kept begging. "If you let me live, I'll do anything you ask me to.

that Dustin remained unfazed by her begging, she turned to look at Bertha, her mentor, and shouted while crying, "Master Peach, please save me! I'm still young, I don't want to die

wasn't even able to save herself, how would she be able to save someone

way!" Dustin didn't want

hotel. Dustin raised his eyebrows slightly and turned to look, only to see

he ran, he kept

stood in front of Sophia with his arms outstretched to protect

know any

she's a toxic woman. Why are you protecting

Jackson's personality and behavior quite admirable. As such, he'd

my fiancée! It's my duty to protect her! Please forgive her on the grounds that we went treasure hunting together!" Jackson

that she blamed it all on you? You'd be better off without a back-stabbing woman

stopped her. You can kill me if you want to, I'd gladly take Sophia's place under your

doing this?" Dustin was a little helpless. He had seen fools in

that Sophia had been using him, and yet, he still stood by her side regardless. He was

I have never begged anyone in my life. Now, I beg you to spare her!" Jackson got on all fours with his head lowered to show

me to." Dustin shook his head and