Chapter 96 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
Duane was still smiling confidently at the start of the battle.
But it was not long before he noticed something was very wrong. Dustin was much stronger than he had expected. He could feel terrifying surges of energy rushing at him like waves in the ocean. They made the bones in his hand tremble. They would break any minute!
Duaneâs expression darkened, and he couldnât take it anymore. He threw a hard punch at Dustin, trying to
make him fall back. However, Dustin did not dodge and faced it headâon instead.
Their fists collided, and Duaneâs chair was smashed into pieces! The force of the punch shoved Duane
backward until he hit the wall to catch his balance.
Even so, Dustin remained seated calmly. They both knew who was more powerful!
âDamn! I never knew you had tricks up your sleeve. I underestimated you!â Duaneâs eyes narrowed as a
complex mix of expressions clouded his face. With how young Dustin was, Duane had never expected him to be so powerful. Considering how young he was, he never expected Dustin to be so powerful. Just one punch
had thrown him off his feet.
Although strength couldnât completely represent his fighting skills, it was enough to prove his physical
strength.
âThanks for the Panax root, Duane.â Dustin didnât waste any time. He picked up the box and got up to leave.
Duane was already on his blacklist for being untrustworthy. This was the last time they would do business
together.
*Sir Anderson, do you want me to send some men after him to get it back?â asked the Cobra hesitantly.
He could tell that Duane and Dustin werenât actually friends. If so, he had nothing to fear anymore.
âHe is quite strong. Iâm afraid your men wonât be able to take him on.â Duane cautiously moved his numb arm.
âAre⦠are you going to let him go just like that?â The Cobra was a little disgruntled. After losing face earlier, he was eager to redeem it.
âLet him go? Hmph. Not so easily!â
Duane laughed coldly. âIâll get my hands on the Gemiphen formula. Just wait and see. I have many ways to
make him surrender to me!â
Meanwhile, outside the bar, Lyra arrived with the companyâs bodyguards. When she saw that Dahlia and the others were safe and sound, she breathed a sigh of relief.
âMs. Nicholson, is everything resolved?â
âI guess you could say that.â Dahlia nodded.
âI heard this is the Cobraâs turf and thought there might be trouble. I didnât think it would be so easy. Iâm sure Mr. Laney is to thank for this?â Lyra smiled.
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The suggestion caused Mattâs expression to sour immediately. This woman just had to annoy him!
âHmm? Why is he here?â Lyra wondered as she spotted Dustin leaving the bar.
He questioned, âWhat are you guys still doing here? Waiting for someone to take revenge on you? I donât have the energy to save you again.â He spoke with a calm voice, grasping the wooden box in his hand.
âWho needs saving? Youâre so nosy!â Florence snapped rudely.
âHpmh! Stop showing off. If it wasnât for Ms. Harmon, could you have walked out of there alive?â James
mocked brashly.
âThatâs enough!â Dahlia waved her hands to stop their bickering. She turned to Dustin and said, âDustin.
thanks for saving us, but I donât condone your behavior.â
âOh? Do you have any advice, Ms. Nicholson?â Dustin cocked an eyebrow.
âYouâre too impulsive! You donât think before you act. Did you ever consider the consequences your actions
might bring?â Dahlia asked.
âI donât know what consequences my actions would have caused, but Iâm certain that your brotherâs hands
would have been chopped off,â Dustin retorted matterâofâfactly.