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.

come to either of you. Do you understand?” Dustin’s gaze, as he said the last three words, shifted to

I understand,” Scarlet lowered her head

in the Dragonmarsh would dare to reprimand The Goddess of War

put on a professional fake smile and then walked

twitched, feeling a sense of unease for no apparent reason. But there was no avoiding this, so he followed her

Natasha suddenly stopped and turned around. Her smile grew

felt uneasy, sensing

want to ask? Just ask, I

chuckled, giving Dustin’s shoulder a friendly pat. “No need to be jumpy; I’m not about to devour you,” she reassured him, flashing a warm smile. “So spill the beans. Who’s this Miss Scarlet? She sounds like

leaned in, sharing the scoop. “Well, Scarlet’s actually part of the Spanner clan over in Stonia, and folks call her the ‘Goddess of War’ in

War?” She was

Scarlet was Stonia’s pride and joy, a standout among the younger generation, holding an enviable position at the

deal between you two? Why did she come looking for you?” She

family tie. “She’s my sister. She still sees me through the lens of our childhood, and change doesn’t come easy for her. But I’m

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

the lack of real commitment. “The ties between our families have

remarked, “Sister? But it seems like she doesn’t quite share that sibling sentiment. She’s stunning;

she’s beautiful,

“Well, I didn’t

the truth,”

the test,” she declared, her mood lightening. “I won’t blame you for whatever went down with Scarlet, but be cautious. That girl seems to lean heavily on

she knew of her reputation. Scarlet was renowned as a ruthless and unforgiving female warlord who wouldn’t hesitate to take lives. Since her rise to fame, she’d been a lone wolf, showing no favoritism, not even to the royal