An Understated Dominance

Chapter 862

Early the next morning, at Zephyr Lodge, Dustin sat on the rooftop and watched the sunrise. His expression was devoid of emotion.

Since bidding farewell to Dahlia last night, he had been on the rooftop since midnight till the sun rose in the sky.

His emotions gradually shifted from turmoil to calmness. After a night of deep contemplation, he found a newfound sense of acceptance and detachment.

He would no longer be stuck in the

“Sir Rhys…”

past.

At that moment, Cornelius leaped onto the rooftop and reported, “I’ve received news that the Jade Maiden Scripture you are looking for has been located.”

“Oh? Where is it?” Dustin raised his eyebrow.

“A group of foreign merchants have it. We’ve contacted them, but they’re unwilling to sell to us directly. They insist on meeting face–to–face,” Cornelius replied.

“A face–to–face meeting?”

We’ll go and

he jumped down

the entrance of Auspicious Restaurant.

You didn’t trick me, did you? Is the Jade Maiden Scripture here?” Nikki looked at the

don’t believe me, then let’s just go back.” Dustin turned around, about to

trust you.

grumbled, “Come on, seriously? You’re a grown man. How could react so stingily? You’re

you

you going in or not?” Dustin asked

Of course, I’m going!” Nikki repeatedly nodded, pulling Dustin

crucial factor in helping Edith make a breakthrough. Therefore, no matter the

a waiter led them to the second floor before finally stopping in front of

knocked, and the

his companions saw a chubby, middle–aged man seated in the main

look. He reminded them of a priest, exuding an indescribable sense of

wearing sunglasses

have

Dustin and his companions, he stood up to welcome them.

Do we know you?”

Franklin. I’m new here. Our meeting today is surely fated. It would be my pleasure