An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 2236

"Allow me to clarify something. Your approval isn't necessary, nor is your gratitude," Dustin stated calmly.

He continued, "Also, in matters of healing and saving lives, your interference is unwelcome. If you don't agree, feel free to demonstrate the capabilities of the Celestial Alliance disciples."

A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he spoke. He wasn't typically one to engage in conflict, but Brian's persistent provocations had tested his patience.

Dustin was confident he could handle Brian despite his waning true energy reserves.

"Oh, did I hit a nerve? Is that why you're so worked up? I knew you were a fraud!" Brian sneered.

He added, "Trying to deceive US? Well, kid, you've messed with the wrong faction. Today, you'll learn just how unforgiving we can be."

With that warning, he made a sudden move and grabbed Dustin's throat.

"Stop it!" Aurora's expression paled as she attempted to step in, but it was too late. Brian's strength overwhelmed her, and his unexpected attack on Dustin caught her off guard.

"Fool!" Dustin's expression turned cold as he prepared to retaliate.

However, before he could act, a stunning figure stepped in. She wielded a silver hairpin and jabbed at Brian's palm pressure points.

groan, Brian recoiled from the sharp pain. He looked down to see

frowned and looked at Grace with a mixture of

he didn't feel the need to dodge. However, he

underestimating her strength would be

how the Celestial Alliance treats us?” Grace said coldly. Her expression was icy as

and I sincerely apologize for any offense caused.

were you thinking? Dr. Rhys saved Alicia's life, and instead of showing gratitude, you're planning to

He never cured Alicia's

frauds, shouldn't

for hours, he not only failed to cure her but nearly cost her life.

nearby, turned pale.

yet, so we can't say she's cured. What if her condition is just momentary? We need

not be a

Alicia had vomited the poisonous blood, her complexion and overall condition had stabilized significantly. This was a

exhausted a lot of his true energy during the treatment. There was no way he was faking

wake Alicia up, all this talk is meaningless.

being utterly unreasonable!"

Mr. Stern raises a valid concern. In matters of life and death, there's no margin for error. If Dr. Rhys is as competent