An Understated Dominance

Chapter 1147: Goodbye Friend and Hello Trouble

“Ahh…”

General Murray sighed deeply. “The more exceptional a person, the more likely they are to be proud. Rebuilding trust can be an uphill battle. You’ve already made your choice regarding your friends, and even if he doesn’t hold it against you, things won’t go back to the way they were.”

“What should I do then?” Shiela started to feel anxious.

“Let it be. Time has the power to mend even the deepest wounds. Perhaps, in the future, you’ll have an opportunity to cross paths again,” General Murray said, shaking his head.

Despite his words, he knew deep down that certain things couldn’t be repaired. Once a rift had formed in a relationship, no matter how hard you tried to mend it, that divide would persist.

…

After leaving the General’s Mansion, Dustin drove back to the Zypher Lodge.

As soon as he entered the Lodge’s gate, he saw Cornelius running towards him in a fluster.

Cornelius was sweating profusely as he ran, and he called out urgently, “Master Dustin! Something terrible has occurred! It’s a major issue!”

“Hmm?” Dustin furrowed his brows at the news. “Why are you so worked up? Please, provide me with all the details.”

The Goddess of War!” Cornelius said, gasping

are you so agitated?”

trials and tribulations, it was difficult for him to become

Cornelius stuttered, “It’s not just The Goddess of War. Miss Natasha is here too, and they’ve already

aback, his composure wavering.

Cornelius

his speech, but now he found

situation? Are they in

knew Scarlet had a fiery temper, and that worried him. She wouldn’t hesitate to engage in a

not getting along,” Cornelius replied, his anxiety evident

they now?”

reception

go! Follow me to

choice but to follow

In the reception hall.

in the main seat,

seat, engrossed

Gang’s high-ranking executives stood on both sides, not daring to make a sound, creating an oppressive atmosphere in the

you’ve known Dustin?” Natasha was the first to break

since