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.

thought that Natasha might report the incident, but unexpectedly, she had come to her

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

Scarlet lowered her head

would probably be shocked. After all, who in the

put on a professional fake smile and then

feeling a sense of unease for no apparent reason. But there was no avoiding

to a secluded spot, and Natasha suddenly stopped

smiled, the more Dustin felt uneasy, sensing

want to ask? Just ask, I have nothing

chuckled, giving Dustin’s shoulder 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 like

“Well, Scarlet’s actually part of the Spanner clan over in Stonia, and folks call her the ‘Goddess of

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

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

She had always known Dustin was something special, but a connection to someone like Scarlet had taken her

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

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

our families have faded since my mother passed away, and I genuinely

seems like she doesn’t quite share that

if she’s beautiful, she can’t

“Well, I didn’t expect you, the unflappable

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