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?”

careless and

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

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 only used

feigned bravado despite having been taken down squarely

Otto glared in response. “People make mistakes. Hell, even the strongest. horses stumble. You think that little brat is impressive? You think he’s better than me? Fine! Let him fight me again–fair and square. I, for one, am interested in seeing what he’s capable

he said! If you have the guts, let Rhys fight Otto in the battle ring and see who’s the

the others chimed in.

convinced that Dustin had

skill, Otto reigned

guts to face me like a

arrogant Otto became. “I knew it! That brat

and no show. He would never be able

when someone’s back is turned. He’s evidently too much of a coward to

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the most people like him can ever achieve

contempt. To them. Dustin’s reluctance to rise to

here!”

them followed the direction of their gaze, only to behold a group led by Natasha entering from the passageway on the

Mr. Wangley, Stephan, Jessica, and Quentin, among

must be determined to win!” Otto’s face was a picture

Mr. Chapman? Is he a good fighter?” Julie

much more than that,” Otto began. “Mr. Chapman is the best of the best. He’s one of the best