An Understated Dominance

Chapter 864

“Hey! I’m warning you, don’t mess with me!” Julian took a few quick steps back in fear when he saw Dustin’s threatening posture.

He hadn’t brought any bodyguards today; only a few pretty women came with him. It would be difficult for him to handle such a reckless fellow alone.

“Fellow guests. Please, calm down.” Samuel noticed the tension in the air.

He mediated the situation with a smile. “We’ve gathered here today for serious business. Let’s not spoil the mood. Whatever it is, we can discuss things calmly while seated.”

“Alright. Since Mr. Franklin has spoken up, I’ll respect that.” Dustin nodded and settled back into his seat.

Since they came for the Jade Maiden Scripture, it was inappropriate to fight now. He could deal with someone like Julian anytime he wanted, anyway.

“Hmph! And here I thought you had the guts. But it seems like you’re all bark!” Julian sneered. He assumed Dustin was hesitant to act because of his identity.

yet you dared challenge Mr. Nicholson? Don’t flatter yourself!” The haughty women with Julian looked at Dustin with

have arrived, let’s begin.” With

a bodyguard opened a safe nearby and retrieved a delicately crafted wooden box. Upon opening the wooden box, an

unmistakable words were on the cover–Jade Maiden

Maiden Scripture!” Everyone’s

grew rapid.

have been a lie to say she didn’t have doubts about coming here, but

my hands on this treasure wasn’t easy.” Samuel

said confidently, “I believe you should know that the Jade Maiden Scripture is an ancient. and long–lost knowledge

Maiden Scripture will not only

soon as they heard those words, everyone grew excited. Especially the group of women could not

prospect of greatly enhanced skills. They cared about the promise of long

Nicholson, you must not let the treasure fall into someone else’s hands. We must take it home!” The haughty women were excited as their eyes burned

here. No one has

if I give this treasure to her as a