An Understated Dominance Chinese Novel

Chapter 900

Dustin sat across the circular table, his gaze fixed upon Nikki Horst, a moment of shock etched across his face.

He wore an expression of astonishment, his features mirroring disbelief.

It was hard for him to fathom that the person who had administered the potion was none other than Nikki Horst.

“Is it really you? How could it possibly be you?!”

Cornelius’s eyes widened, his emotions oscillating between shock, bewilderment, and an underlying anger.

Never had he anticipated that Nikki Horst, who had been treated with kindness by Dustin, would be revealed as a traitor.

“Apologies… I’m so sorry…”

Confronted with the inquiries, Nikki Horst’s eyes darted away, her countenance heavy with guilt.

She dared not even lift her gaze.

“Why?”

Dustin’s incredulity was palpable, three simple words escaping his lips with effort.

place of a younger sister due to

had even endured every possible hardship to journey to the Jade

wildest dreams had he conceived that his tireless

is my home. They’re my family. I had no choice, truly… I had no choice.

Horst’s head shook, her voice

defy her master’s will, nor could she dare to

the Jade Maiden Palace towards you. Why do you continue to toil for them?” Dustin’s

His confusion was genuine.

out from the school and treated with disdain, he couldn’t fathom why Nikki Horst clung tenaciously to her loyalty

“I… I…”

to speak, but words seemed to

she lowered her head, settling into silence. “Young

my apprentice, hailing from the Jade Maid Palace.

A leopard never changes its spots. Who asked you to place your

erupted from

one seemed to revel in their perceived triumph, as if they’d

I’m a fool. I invested my heart and soul into someone I’d only just met.” A

and affection

Girl Palace and its inhabitants had skewed

on Nikki Horst’s

reality proved far removed

Palace that had discarded her like an afterthought, she’d willingly betrayed the members of

ingratitude sent shivers down the

now trapped with no way out. If you wish to survive, hand over the Jade Girl Scripture!” Edith’s threat was

I’ve secured the Jade Girl

stepped forward, presenting a small book,

the Jade Girl Scripture Dustin had given her during their earlier meal, each word inscribed