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.

have no eyes. Be careful in the future. I don’t want any harm to come to either of you. Do you understand?” Dustin’s gaze, as he said the last three words,

lowered her head

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

a professional fake smile and then walked

sense of unease for no apparent reason. But

to a secluded spot, and Natasha

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

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

she reassured him,

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

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

of the Goddess of War before. Scarlet was Stonia’s pride and joy, a standout among the younger generation, holding an enviable position at the apex of the

curiosity was piqued even further. “What’s the deal between you two? Why did she come looking for you?” She had always known Dustin was something special, but a connection to someone like Scarlet had

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 hopeful that over time, she’ll come to see things

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

it’s not something serious,” Dustin shook his head, emphasizing the lack of real commitment. “The ties between our families have

jealousy, remarked, “Sister? But it seems like she doesn’t quite share that sibling

beautiful, she can’t hold a candle

pleased grin spread across Natasha’s face. “Well, I didn’t expect you, the unflappable man,

just speaking the truth,” Dustin

test,” she declared, her mood lightening. “I won’t blame you for whatever went down

had never met Scarlet in person, 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