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

the future. I don’t want any harm to come to either of you. Do you understand?” Dustin’s gaze, as he said the last three words, shifted to Scarlet, carrying a

understand,” Scarlet lowered her head like

would probably be shocked. After all, who in the Dragonmarsh would dare to reprimand The

a professional fake smile and then walked out of the reception

feeling a sense of unease for no apparent reason. But

a secluded spot, and Natasha suddenly stopped and turned around. Her smile grew

Dustin felt uneasy,

what do you want to ask? Just ask, I have nothing to

not about to devour you,” she reassured him, flashing a warm smile. “So spill the

sharing the scoop. “Well, Scarlet’s actually part of the Spanner clan over in Stonia, and folks call her the

widened in surprise. “Scarlet? The Goddess of War?” She was genuinely taken aback. “I never

was Stonia’s pride and joy, a standout

even further. “What’s the deal between you two? Why did she come looking for you?” She had always known Dustin was something special, but a connection

revealing the family tie. “She’s my sister. She still sees me through the lens of our childhood, and change doesn’t come easy for her. But I’m hopeful that over time,

of jealousy. “So, you two really were childhood sweethearts?” She pressed further, a touch of bitterness in her voice. “And

lack of real commitment. “The ties between our families have faded since my

like she doesn’t quite share that sibling sentiment. She’s stunning;

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

face. “Well, I didn’t expect you, the unflappable man,

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