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

sir.” After Cornelius replied, he jumped down

at the entrance of Auspicious Restaurant. As

trick me, did you? Is the Jade Maiden Scripture here?” Nikki looked at the restaurant,

lie to you for no reason? If you don’t believe me, then let’s just

trust you. Are

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

you

you going in or not?” Dustin

going!” Nikki repeatedly nodded, pulling Dustin inside

treasure of theirs and a crucial factor in helping Edith make a breakthrough. Therefore, no matter the cost, she had to get her

them entered the restaurant. After identifying themselves, a waiter led them to the second floor before

knocked, and

saw a chubby,

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

two bodyguards wearing sunglasses stood behind

My esteemed guests have

and his companions, he stood up to

we know you?” Nikki narrowed her

meeting today is surely fated. It would be my pleasure to befriend