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.”

Goddess of War!” Cornelius said, gasping

before, haven’t you? Why are you so agitated?” Dustin raised an eyebrow, initially thinking it was a minor

difficult for him to become overly concerned

not just The Goddess of War. Miss Natasha is

Dustin was taken aback, his composure

just did,” Cornelius replied, looking somewhat

his speech, but

in conflict with each other?” Dustin

and that worried him. She wouldn’t hesitate to engage in a physical altercation if

but they’re definitely not getting along,” Cornelius replied, his anxiety evident in

now?”

in the reception hall,” Cornelius replied

me to

no choice

In the reception hall.

the main seat, leisurely sipping

engrossed in reading a military strategy

the Kirin Gang’s high-ranking executives stood on both sides, not daring to

I ask how long you’ve known Dustin?” Natasha was

known him since