Chapter 905 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
âThis is for looking down on others.
âThis is for breaking your promise.
âThis is for being a shitty mentor.
âThis is for being an ungrateful wench.â
A crisp slap accompanied each of Dustinâs remarks.
Edithâs face was swollen beyond recognition when he was done.
âUmâ¦â
The Jade Maiden Sisterhood disciples had been rendered silent. Fear was written all over their
faces.
They initially assumed Dustin must have used a dirty trick to defeat Edith. However, the sight before them made them realize how wrong theyâd been.
Although Dustin continued smacking Edith, none of her disciples tried to stop him since they
knew they were no match for him.
âStop!â
Edith was on the brink of death when Nikki ran forward and threw herself over Edith.
With a determined look, she said, âYou can hit me, but not Madam Edith!â
âWhat?â Dustin frowned and raised his hand.
Suddenly, Nelsonâs face appeared in his mind. Dustin could only lower his hand.
âI know I betrayed you, Dustin. But sheâs my mentor.
âI wonât let you hurt her. You can take it out on me if youâre still angry!â Nikki gritted her teeth, insistent on protecting Edith..
âWhat a good disciple you are!â Dustin sniggered.
âShould I praise you for your loyalty?â He made sure to emphasize the last word.
âI â¦â Nikki was stung by his words and didnât know how to reply.
Although she felt guilty, she still felt like she did nothing wrong. After all, there was no way she could defy Edith because of a new friend.
âI know you hate me, Dustin. If youâre still not satisfied, you can slap me instead.
âI wonât fight back. But once youâre done, consider my debt paid. We wonât owe each other anything anymore.â
Nikki lifted her head and offered her cheek to Dustin
âForget it.â Dustin looked at her coldly.
He only treated Nikki well because she was Nelsonâs sister. But since she didnât appreciate his help, he might as well stop.
He had done all he could, which was enough.
âYou treated me very well, Dustin, and Iâm grateful for that. So, I hope you and Madam Edith can move past this.
âLetâs pretend todayâs events never happened, okay?â Nikki asked tentatively.
âMove past this?â Dustin burst out laughing.
âShe tried to kill me, and your fellow disciples were dying to tear me to pieces.
âDonât you think youâre being ridiculous by asking me to pretend like nothing happened?â
âBut when will this end? Madam Edith may have acted out first, but youâve returned the favor. Isnât that enough?â Nikki frowned.
Dustin had already beaten Edith up. What more could he want?
âAm I not allowed to hit her when she tried to kill me?â Dustin sneered.
âBesides, Iâm a petty man. Iâm not as kind-hearted as you.
âThereâs no way I would treat someone trying to kill me as a friend.â
âW-why are you being so unreasonable?â Nikki was irritated.
She was trying to resolve their conflicts.
Why wouldnât Dustin listen to her? And why was a grown man being so petty?