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.

might report the incident, but unexpectedly,

careful in the future. I don’t want any harm to come to

I understand,” Scarlet lowered her

be shocked. After all, who in the Dragonmarsh would dare to reprimand The Goddess of War in this

Natasha suddenly put on a professional fake smile and then

apparent reason. But there was no avoiding this, so he followed

spot, and Natasha suddenly

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

Just ask,

she reassured him, flashing a warm smile. “So spill the beans. Who’s this

the Spanner clan over in Stonia, and

War?” She was genuinely taken aback.

pride and joy, a standout among the younger generation, holding

did she come looking for you?” She had always known Dustin

sighed, 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,

childhood sweethearts?” She pressed further, a touch

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 no romantic spark

doesn’t quite share that

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

face. “Well, I didn’t expect

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