An Understated Dominance

Chapter 1148

Chapter 1148: Just joking

“You say that again?”

Scarlet’s expression turned icy as she held her sword with one hand, its tip pressed against Natasha’s throat. With a slight forward movement, she could end Natasha’s life in an instant.

Natasha, seeing the sharp blade so close to her neck, couldn’t help but furrow her brows. She hadn’t expected Scarlet to be so impulsive, drawing her sword at the slightest provocation. It was clear that this wasn’t a mere threat; another provocative word could result in her demise.

It seemed that she had encountered a formidable opponent.

“Stop!”

Just as they were locked in a standoff, Dustin suddenly rushed in.

“Dustin, you’re here?” Upon seeing him, Scarlet immediately sheathed her sword, her previous coldness replaced by a friendly smile, like that of a neighbor’s little sister.

“Scarlet, what were you doing just now?” Dustin frowned, showing some displeasure.

“It’s nothing, I was just joking with Miss Natasha,” Scarlet replied with a smile.

“Joking?” Dustin turned his gaze to Natasha and asked in a soft voice, “Are you alright?”

“I’m fine. I was just a bit bored, so I wanted to see Miss Scarlet’s sword. She simply handed it to me,” Natasha smiled.

Natasha might report the incident, but unexpectedly, she had come

Swords and blades have no eyes. Be careful in the future. I don’t want any harm to come to either of you. Do you understand?” Dustin’s gaze, as he said

Scarlet lowered her head like a scolded

anyone else saw this, they would probably be shocked. After all, who in the

a moment,” Natasha suddenly put on a professional fake smile and then walked out of

unease for no apparent reason. But there

secluded spot, and Natasha suddenly stopped

smiled, the more Dustin felt uneasy, sensing a hidden agenda behind

want to ask? Just ask, I

you,” she reassured him, flashing a

clan

“Scarlet? The Goddess of War?” She was genuinely taken aback. “I

War before. Scarlet was Stonia’s pride and joy, a standout among the younger generation, holding an enviable position at the apex of the

two? Why did she come looking for you?” She had always known Dustin was something special, but a connection to

and change doesn’t come easy for her. But I’m hopeful

jealousy. “So, you two really were childhood sweethearts?” She pressed further,

it’s not something serious,” Dustin shook his head, emphasizing the lack of real commitment. “The ties between our families have faded since my mother passed away, and I genuinely see her as nothing more than a sister. There’s

remarked, “Sister? But it seems like she doesn’t quite share that sibling sentiment. She’s stunning; can

was heartfelt. “Even if she’s beautiful, she can’t hold a

across Natasha’s face. “Well, I didn’t expect you, the

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