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?”

get Nikki. We’ll go

After Cornelius replied, he jumped

a black executive car stopped at the entrance of Auspicious Restaurant. As the car doors opened, Dustin and his two companions

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

I lie to you for no reason? If you don’t believe me, then let’s just go back.” Dustin turned around, about to get back

trust you.

You’re a grown man. How could react so stingily? You’re worse than a

you

in or not?” Dustin

Nikki repeatedly nodded,

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

entered the restaurant. After identifying themselves, a waiter led them

knocked, and the

saw a chubby, middle–aged man seated in the

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

bodyguards wearing sunglasses stood behind

guests have arrived. Please,

man saw Dustin and his companions, he stood up to welcome them. He had a warm

you?” Nikki narrowed her eyes,

new here. Our meeting today is surely fated. It would be my pleasure