An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Dustin agreed with what Felicia had said.

He had expected Nathaniel to use the situation as an excuse to make things difficult for him. Or perhaps put him under house arrest and keep him from leaving.

But to his surprise, Nathaniel did nothing. He even offered Dustin one of the top beauties on the Beauty Ranking.

It was clear that he was trying to establish a friendly relationship. Whether there were other motives behind this gesture didn’t matter for now. As far as Dustin was concerned, this outcome worked in his favor.

“Forget it. Let’s talk about it later, ” Dustin said.

He didn’t dwell on it and left the mansion with Felicia. Time was running out, and he couldn’t afford any delays.

He had to follow Grace’s plan and use the Dracan essence to boost his cultivation before the two royal gods of the Hall of Gods arrived.

Dustin leaned against the plush seat of a sleek luxury car. His gaze was fixed on the blur of scenery outside the window with a tense expression.

Felicia, dressed in red, gracefully sat beside him. She tilted her head slightly and looked at him with hesitation and expectation.

“Mr. Rhys,” she said softly, “I have nowhere to go now. From now on, I’ll follow you.”

Dustin frowned upon hearing that and glanced at her.

She had lowered her head, and her long lashes cast shadows over her face. Her rosy lips were pursed in an almost pitiful expression.

He rubbed his temples.

still

might complicate things. But then he remembered how she’d helped him before, and he just couldn’t

shook his head and said, “Ms. Thorns, someone like me is always on the move. I’ve made more enemies than friends. Staying by my side would only put you in

asked. “It may look like I have a good

follow you. But I

head, and her eyes glistened with tears as she looked at Dustin. Her voice

away. The situation right now is complicated, and I’m dealing with my

a mischievous gleam, but she kept up the act of being vulnerable as

When I first saw you, I could tell you were

follow you, share your troubles, and ease

was gentle and melodious, with a subtle charm. Her warm

distanced himself, clearing his throat

The troubles I’m

me. I’ll help you find a place to settle and ensure

She nodded and

her intentions

had a crush on an outstanding young man like Dustin,

to chase after someone with desperation. With her looks and intelligence, finding a promising match wouldn’t

wouldn’t pass it up. After all, only a