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

that things have gone awry!" Sophia

then you should take the blame. I feel uncomfortable if you're not dead."

yards away, transformed into a black light and

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

she turned to look at Bertha, her mentor, and shouted while crying, "Master Peach, please save me! I'm still

for help. She wasn't even able to save herself, how would she be able to save

you did it. Time for you to be on your way!" Dustin didn't want to waste any more

Dustin raised his eyebrows slightly and turned to look, only

he ran, he kept shouting, "Hold on! Hold

as he could and stood in front of Sophia

Sophia didn't know any

woman. Why are you protecting her?" Dustin

As such, he'd hoped that

my duty to protect her! Please forgive her on the grounds that

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

stopped her. You can kill me if you want to,

Dustin was a little helpless. He had seen fools in love but

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

life. Now, I beg you to spare her!" Jackson got on all fours with his head lowered to show

spare her today because you asked me to." Dustin