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?"

message in secret prior to

have gone awry!" Sophia was still trying to push the blame

uncomfortable if you're not dead." With a chilly

which was located more than ten yards away, transformed into a black light and reappeared in

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

remained unfazed by her begging, she turned to look at Bertha, her mentor, and shouted while

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

your way!" Dustin didn't want to waste any more time so he raised his sword and got ready

in front of the hotel. Dustin raised his eyebrows slightly and turned to look, only

he kept shouting, "Hold on!

as he could and stood in front of Sophia with his arms

didn't know any better. Please forgive her

woman. Why are you

quite admirable. As such, he'd hoped that

duty to protect her! Please forgive her on the grounds that we went treasure hunting together!" Jackson knelt on the floor right

it all on you? You'd be

her. You can kill me if you want to, I'd gladly take Sophia's place under your sword!" Jackson said

a little helpless. He had seen

been using him, and yet, he still stood by her side

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

because you asked me to." Dustin shook his head and