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.”

about The Goddess of War!” Cornelius said,

the matter with her? You’ve encountered her before, haven’t you? Why are you so agitated?” Dustin raised

through numerous trials and tribulations, it was difficult for him to

just The Goddess of War.

his composure

just did,” Cornelius replied, looking

and resolute in his speech, but now he found himself

they in conflict with each other?”

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

but they’re definitely not getting along,” Cornelius

they now?” Dustin inquired

the reception hall,” Cornelius

go! Follow me to see them!” Dustin said

choice but to follow

In the reception hall.

in the main seat, leisurely sipping

sat in the secondary seat, engrossed in reading a military strategy

both sides, not daring to make

Scarlet, may I ask how long you’ve known Dustin?” Natasha was the first to break the

him since childhood,” Scarlet replied