An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 1148: Just joking

“You say that again?”

Scarlet’s expression turned icy as she held her sword with one hand, its tip pressed against Natasha’s throat. With a slight forward movement, she could end Natasha’s life in an instant.

Natasha, seeing the sharp blade so close to her neck, couldn’t help but furrow her brows. She hadn’t expected Scarlet to be so impulsive, drawing her sword at the slightest provocation. It was clear that this wasn’t a mere threat; another provocative word could result in her demise.

It seemed that she had encountered a formidable opponent.

“Stop!”

Just as they were locked in a standoff, Dustin suddenly rushed in.

“Dustin, you’re here?” Upon seeing him, Scarlet immediately sheathed her sword, her previous coldness replaced by a friendly smile, like that of a neighbor’s little sister.

“Scarlet, what were you doing just now?” Dustin frowned, showing some displeasure.

“It’s nothing, I was just joking with Miss Natasha,” Scarlet replied with a smile.

“Joking?” Dustin turned his gaze to Natasha and asked in a soft voice, “Are you alright?”

“I’m fine. I was just a bit bored, so I wanted to see Miss Scarlet’s sword. She simply handed it to me,” Natasha smiled.

These words surprised Scarlet. She had thought that Natasha might report the incident, but unexpectedly, she had come to her rescue.

to either of you. Do you

understand,” Scarlet lowered her head like a

else saw this, they would probably be shocked. After all, who in the Dragonmarsh would dare to reprimand The

put on a professional

twitched, feeling a sense of unease for no apparent reason. But there was no

spot, and Natasha suddenly stopped and turned around. Her

smiled, the more Dustin felt uneasy, sensing a hidden agenda

do you want to ask? Just ask, I have nothing to hide,” Dustin said

to be jumpy; I’m not about to devour you,” she reassured him, flashing a warm smile. “So spill the beans. Who’s

the scoop. “Well, Scarlet’s actually part of the Spanner clan over in Stonia, and folks

surprise. “Scarlet? The Goddess of War?” She was genuinely taken aback.

War before. Scarlet was Stonia’s pride and joy, a standout among the younger

even further. “What’s the deal between you two? Why did she come looking for you?” She

of our childhood, and change doesn’t come easy for her. But I’m hopeful that over time, she’ll come to see

of jealousy. “So, you two really were childhood sweethearts?” She pressed further, a touch of bitterness in her

of real commitment. “The ties between our families have faded since my mother passed away, and I genuinely

a tinge of jealousy, remarked, “Sister? But it seems like she doesn’t

was heartfelt. “Even if she’s beautiful, she can’t hold a candle to

across Natasha’s face. “Well, I didn’t expect you, the

speaking the

lightening. “I won’t blame you for whatever went down with Scarlet, but be cautious. That girl

person, she knew of her reputation. Scarlet was renowned as a ruthless and unforgiving female warlord who wouldn’t hesitate to take lives.