An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 234

After struggling for a while. Otto gradually regained consciousness. Since he’d fallen face–first. he had lost his front teeth, contributing even further to his disheveled appearance.

“What happened?” He shook his head, confusion lining his features.

He remembered the surge of power he felt as he reveled in his mastery barely seconds ago before weakness

seized him, and he found himself lying on the floo

“Otto, you were knocked out by that guy just now!” Julie told him, her expression strange. She’d initially thought Otto would be able to defend her–contrary to her beliefs, the first punch found him sprawled on the

floor, unconscious the next instant.

“Knocked out?” Otto was slightly taken aback. He touched his throbbing face, an argument bursting forth.

Fuck that! I must have slipped and lost my balance. That brat would never have been able to hurt me

otherwise!”

His declaration elicited a flurry of nods through the crowd.

“That’s right! With Otto’s strength, it would’ve been beyond effortless for him to take that guy down. If it hadn’t been for a moment of carelessness on his part, how else could that guy manage to sneak in an attack?”

Otto must’ve been careless and didn’t dodge it on

common knowledge among them all. After more than a decade of professional kickboxing training and championship titles under his belt, his capabilities were unquestionable. If

the use in trying to make all sorts of excuses for yourself? With your mediocre martial arts skills, you wouldn’t even be able to hold your own against Dustin even if he

feigned bravado despite having been taken down squarely by the opponent

is impressive? You think he’s better than me? Fine! Let him fight me again–fair and square. I, for one, am interested

the guts, let Rhys fight Otto in the battle ring

the others chimed in.

were convinced that Dustin had only won out of sheer luck.

pure skill, Otto

you not have the guts to face me

Dustin remained silent, the more arrogant Otto became. “I

never be able to stand up to the

when someone’s back is turned. He’s

1/2

Guess that’s the most people

surprise they’d initially felt was soon replaced by contempt. To them. Dustin’s reluctance to rise to Otto’s challenge was the greatest sign of his

Harmons are here!” someone exclaimed out of

direction of their gaze, only to behold a group led by Natasha entering from

Jessica, and Quentin, among

that they did, they must be determined to win!” Otto’s face was a picture of surprise when he caught sight of

Chapman? Is he a good fighter?” Julie asked

the best. He’s one of