An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

When Dustin heard Felicia’s word, his hand briefly hesitated before he placed the chess piece.

He smiled and said, “I thought you came to learn chess, but I didn’t expect you to be here as a messenger.”

Felicia gave a light, teasing laugh. “With a mind like yours, how could you not know why I’m here?”

She added candidly, “Prince Nathaniel saved my life and welcomed me as an honored guest. It’s only right that I repay the favor by helping solve his troubles. I hope that it doesn’t bother you.”

“You’re frank and gracious, Ms. Thorns. Why would I take offense?” Dustin replied with a faint smile.

He had expected her to start with pleasantries or try to butter him up. So, her bluntness actually caught him off guard.

“To be honest, Prince Nathaniel has never taken this kind of interest in anyone before, “Felicia said as she placed another chess piece on the board.

She smiled and continued, “I can tell he truly wants you on his side. And as someone close to him, I’d like to help make that happen. If you agree, just say the word. Whatever your terms are, I’ll agree to them.”

When she finished speaking, she slowly raised her head. Her eyes gleamed with a brilliance that carried an indescribable allure.

The top ten on the Beauty Ranking were not about appearance. What truly set them apart was their status, influence, and talent.

Felicia was ranked eighth on the Beauty Ranking. Her looks and figure left little room for criticism.

Her eyes brimmed with warmth and invitation. It was framed by arched brows the color of ink.

Her nose was small and straight. It was sculpted with such precision that it gave her features a striking definition.

she

was fair and flawless, with a pearly sheen under the sunlight that gave her a quiet, refined elegance, like

beauties, was momentarily dazed when their

wasn’t only beautiful, but her every movement

this was a classic honey trap, yet he didn’t find it off-putting at

it was almost convincing. He had to admit that Nathaniel had played

at the board,”

the subject without pressuring

on, “Black and white may compete, but only by working in tandem can they create a truly brilliant match. It’s the same with you and Prince Nathaniel. If the two

wrong move, you will lose

nothing wrong with being cautious,” she replied. “But if you’re too cautious, you might miss your chance, and that

Her strategy turned aggressive. With each

been cautious,” he replied evenly. “I’d rather do nothing

precision and counterattacked her moves at just the

who had been attacking him, suddenly realized

“Well played,” she said.

as she watched Dustin

her chess skills, but he had outplayed her. In just a few moves, he had

nothing short

skills are truly impressive.

chess piece down and nodded at him. Her gaze was

first, she thought Dustin was just a talented martial artist, but now, she saw him as a genius with both brains and brawn. She finally