Chapter 396 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
The Nicholsons stared at the three goldâtier assassins before shirting their gazes at the expressionless Dustin with great alarm. No one had anticipated Dustin to be so powerful. If they had not witnessed the scene with their eyes, they would have laughed at the idea of a goodâ for- nothing person being talented in martial arts.
âIs there something wrong with my eyes? When did the trash become a hero?â James widened his eyes in disbelief. His impression of Dustin was that he was a kept man who only learned a few useless martial arts tricks that were no match for the top assassins. However, Dustinâs
performance shattered Jamesâ preconception. He was shocked to learn that his exâbrotherâinâlaw was a martial arts expert.
âHeavens! Is that really Dustin?â Florence was equally astonished. Even though she was clueless about the goldâtier assassins from the Bounty League, she was aware of the capabilities of Tarragon and Cougar. Logically, Dustin beat Hillcrest in terms of expertise, which would place him levels above Tarragon and Cougar.
âWhat the f*ck? Was that really their useless liveâin sonâinâlaw?â Dakota rubbed her eyes to make sure that she was seeing it right. Were the three goldâtier assassins from the Bounty League taken down? Did that happen due to Dustinâs prowess, or had the assassins been enjoying an undeserved
reputation?
âHeâs a tough nut to crack. We need to get him out of the way soon.â After the shock, Gloria started plotting against Dustin. It was impossible to beat Dustin through a martial arts battle, and the only method left was to threaten him with her authority. She believed that Dustin wouldnât dare to go against the Nicholson Family despite his outstanding martial arts skills.
At the same time, Dahlia was staring at the familiar face with surprise. She was not aware of Dustinâs skills during their threeâyear marriage. His secret was indeed well hidden.
âEdwin Hummer, the assassins you hired didnât seem up for their jobs. Iâm afraid you will walk away disappointed today.â Dustin looked up slowly with an amused twinkle in his eyes.
âYâyou hid your skills from us!â Edwin appeared grim. He had thought that getting revenge was easy with the help of three goldâtier assassins, only to learn that he had vastly underestimated
Dustin.
âHid my skills?â Dustin smiled. âI have never attempted to do so. People like you do not require me to use my full strength yet.â
âI admit that I have underestimated you. But donât be too glad about it! Iâm still in the game,â Edwin warned in a somber tone.
âOh, why? Do you still believe that you can get out of this?â Dustin questioned him.
âEven if I canât, I will take everyone here with me!â While speaking, Edwin suddenly tore his shirt apart to reveal the bombs that were strapped underneath.
He cackled and said, âSee this? Before I arrived, I made up my mind to die with everyone here. The number of bombs on me is enough to turn the villa into ashes!â
Everyone at the scene looked terrified and listless upon hearing the remark, Edwin Hummer was a crazy one indeed!
âHow? Dustin Rhys? Are you afraid now?â Edwin laughed loudly. âIt doesnât matter if you are skilled. You cannot survive a bombing.â
âWhat do you want?â Dustin went forward and shielded Dahlia.