An Understated Dominance

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.

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

to come to either of you. Do you understand?” Dustin’s gaze, as he said the last three words, shifted to Scarlet, carrying a hint

understand,” Scarlet lowered her head

else saw this, they would probably be shocked. After all, who in the Dragonmarsh would dare to reprimand

on a professional fake smile and then walked out of the reception

a sense of unease for no apparent reason. But there was no avoiding this, so he

Natasha suddenly stopped and turned around. Her smile grew even

more she smiled, the more Dustin felt uneasy, sensing a hidden

you want to ask? Just ask, I have nothing

a friendly pat. “No need to be jumpy; I’m not about to devour you,” she reassured him, flashing a warm smile. “So spill the beans. Who’s this Miss Scarlet? She sounds

Scarlet’s actually part of the Spanner clan over

eyes widened in surprise. “Scarlet? The Goddess of War?” She was

Goddess of War before. Scarlet was Stonia’s pride and joy, a standout

piqued 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 to someone like Scarlet

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

She pressed further, a touch of bitterness in her voice. “And

It’s just a childhood pact; 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.

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

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

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