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An Understated Dominance Chapter 2002 by Marina Vittori

“Huh?”

Everyone stood in shock, their eyes fixed on the shattered bronze door. Mouths hang open, faces reflecting pure disbelief.

They never imagined that the supposedly indestructible bronze door, resistant even to explosives, could be obliterated by a single punch from Dustin.

There were no flashy moves, no grand display of power-just a simple, direct punch, and the bronze door shattered instantly. It was truly unbelievable.

“Wait… Seriously, how is this even possible?” Garrett’s eyes widened in disbelief, his face revealing an indescribable shock.

Only moments ago, he witnessed dozens of people taking turns attacking the bronze door with weapons and explosives. Despite their relentless efforts, the door remained as it was. However, with just one punch, Dustin managed to shatter this seemingly indestructible door.

“Holy crap! Is he a monster?” Silva blurted out, her hand instinctively covered her mouth in shock. Her eyes were practically about to pop out.

Just moments ago, she was mocking Dustin, not giving him any credit. But reality had slapped her in the face.

She pondered whether this was the prowess of a grandmaster martial artist. It surpassed all her expectations by a mile.

“Whoa! Did he really just punch it into pieces? That’s so badass, right?” Jackson exclaimed, his mouth wide open in amazement.

Earlier, when Dustin slashed the black serpent with his sword, it was terrifying, but Jackson thought it was the sharpness of the weapon that did the trick.

Jackson considered it logical for Dustin to be able to decapitate the black serpent with a single swing, given his divine sword and grandmaster martial artist strength.

Yet, to Jackson’s surprise, Dustin opted not to use his sword this time. Instead, he punched through the seemingly indestructible bronze door with his bare fist. The sheer force of the blow was so powerful that it sent shivers down the spine of anyone witnessing it.

“Dustin, wow, you’re incredible!” Sophia exclaimed, her excitement evident as she jumped up. After a brief moment of shock, she seamlessly embraced the role of being his close friend or ally.

“He took down the black serpent with one swift sword stroke, then smashed the bronze door with a mighty punch. Mr. Rhys, truly impressive!”

At that instant, everyone admired Dustin’s strength again. While the defeat of the black serpent might be credited to the divine sword, what had just occurred was undoubtedly the display of sheer raw power.

Dustin smiled as he turned to Garrett. ” It appears my fist works better than your methods.”

To him, in the face of sheer strength, any mechanical traps or tricks were useless.

“Um…” Garrett’s expression froze in embarrassment. He had expected Dustin would employ tricks to unlock the door, not a punch. It dawned on him that strength was the deciding factor in this situation.

“Captain Wilder, recall when you boldly claimed you’d slam your head into the bronze door if Dustin managed to open it? What do you think now?” Sophia teased.

Garrett’s eyes twitched at the corners, and his face flushed a deep shade of red. He regretted his earlier bragging and wished he could just vanish into thin air. The embarrassment was palpable.

“Alright, let’s cut the chatter. The door’s open. Let’s head in and check it out,” Grace interjected, breaking the awkward silence.

Following her lead, everyone entered the room. The rest exchanged meaningful glances with Garrett and quietly followed suit.

Behind the bronze door lay a spacious chamber. The layout was simple, and an echoing emptiness filled the room.

Aside from some murals, the main focus was a circular altar at the center.

The altar, roughly 50 feet wide, had a bronze coffin on each side. In front of each coffin was a unique pool. These pools weren’t large, only about 10 feet in diameter, and contained a milky- white liquid, emitting a pleasant fragrance that they could smell.

“What is this place? It looks kinda strange.”

“Yeah, it’s like a hidden burial chamber, but surprisingly bare. No treasures or anything.”

“Do you think the treasures might be stashed inside those coffins?”

Everyone surveyed the surroundings, quickly focusing on the two bronze coffins on the altar.

The tomb appeared strangely vacant, featuring only the two coffins and a pool containing a milky-white liquid that demanded attention. Besides that, there was nothing else worth noting.

Typically, valuable burial items would be placed inside the coffins. Hence, they were eager to uncover the potential treasures hidden within the bronze coffins.

“Everyone, be cautious and avoid triggering any traps,” Grace warned. Despite the relatively smooth journey so far, it was essential to remain vigilant, especially in this tomb. Its simplistic decor raised suspicions.

“Let’s test it out.”

Rather than advancing directly, they cautiously tossed stones around to check for hidden mechanisms. Once they were confident that there were no traps, a collective sigh of relief escaped their lips.

“Okay, go ahead and open the coffins, but be careful,” Grace instructed, motioning for a few guards to approach and inspect them.

The chamber contained only two bronze coffins. If the Dracan essence was indeed present, she speculated it might be inside one of them.

“Got it!” The guards acknowledged, approaching the bronze coffin with caution.

They gingerly pushed the lid open. In the glow of the flickering flames, a myriad of jewels and treasures sparkled with dazzling and vibrant colors.

“Whoa, check out this massive black diamond!”

“Look at this top-notch blue diamond. It’s even bigger than my face! How much do you think it’s worth?”

“We’re really hitting the jackpot here. I mean, all of these items are priceless treasures!”

The guards were filled with excitement as they opened the coffin and beheld the extraordinary treasures inside. They paid little attention to the two mummies lying beside them.

One, a female mummy, wore a phoenix crown and luxurious attire. The other, a male mummy, donned a golden robe and an imperial crown.

Based on their regal outfits, it was evident that these two mummies were likely the king and queen of the Sceptorian kingdom from a thousand years ago.

Grace approached, peering inside, her brow furrowing involuntarily. “Hmm?”

Despite the coffins holding numerous rare treasures, she couldn’t find the Dracan essence she sought. No trace of the Dragon Essence could be felt. She wondered if she had been mistaken.

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An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Native Language: English
An Understated Dominance is a Urban/Realistic novel for men, telling a story of Dahlia Nicholson and Dustin Rhys had been married for three years.
“An Understated Dominance” delves into themes of ambition, power, and the price of success. The novel explores the complexities of relationships …
Marina Vittori is the author of An Understated Dominance Novel. This novel is in Urban/Realistic genre, has been read by many people, and has a pretty good …

Summary An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Dahlia Nicholson and Dustin Rhys had been married for three years. After Dahlia’s meteoric rise to success, she abandons the useless dead weight that’s Dustin, proposing divorce. Unbeknownst to her, everything she had ever achieved was only because of him.

Chapter 1 “Dustin, here is the divorce agreement prepared by Ms. Nicholson. All you need to do is sign them.” In the president’s office of the Quine Group, the secretary, Lyra Blaine, placed a piece of A4 paper on the table. A man sat opposite her, dressed in plain clothing. “Divorce? What do you mean?” Dustin Rhys was taken aback. “Do you not understand what I’m saying? Your marriage with Ms. Nicholson is over. You’re not even on the same level anymore. Your existence is nothing but a smear on the president’s reputation!” Lyra pulled no punches as she spoke. “A smear on her reputation?” Dustin frowned. “Is that how she thinks of me?” Back when they first got married, the Nicholson family was in ruinous debt. He was the one who helped them when they were at their lowest point. Now that they were rich, Dahlia Nicholson was ready to just kick him out. “Something like that.” Lyra jerked her chin toward the magazine on the table. A photo of a beautiful woman was printed on the front page. “Look at the headline on this magazine, Dustin. Ms. Nicholson’s net worth has hit one billion in the course of just three years, a feat no short of a miracle. She’s now the most desired woman in Swinton! With all this, she’s destined for greatness. But you, you’re just a regular joe. You don’t deserve her at all. I hope that you’ll see some sense and do the right thing.” When Dustin remained silent, Lyra frowned. “I know you’re not happy with this, but this is reality,” she continued. “You might have helped Ms. Nicholson when she was in trouble, but she has repaid you for everything you’ve done for her over the last three years. In fact, you’re the one who owes her now!” “Is our marriage just a business deal to her, then?” Dustin took a deep breath to suppress the emotions within. “If she wants to divorce me, let her speak to me herself.” “Ms. Nicholson is very busy. She doesn’t need to trouble herself with such trifling matters.” “Trifling matters?” Dustin was stunned. Then he laughed bitterly. “Is that so? Is divorce a trifling matter to her? She can’t even find the time to speak to me. Truly, she’s that unattainable now!” “Dustin, don’t delay this any longer.” Lyra pushed the divorce agreement toward him again. “Just sign here and you’ll get a car and a house as compensation. On top of that, you’ll also get eight million dollars. This is more than what you’ll be able to earn in your lifetime!” “Eight million dollars is a lot, but…I don’t need it. I will sign the divorce papers if she comes personally. Otherwise, I won’t sign anything,” Duston said coldly. “Don’t go too far, Dustin!” Lyra slammed her hand on the table. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you. With all her power and resources, Ms. Nicholson can divorce you easily. It’s only because she appreciates her past relationship with you that she’s allowing you to keep your dignity intact. Don’t provoke her!” “My dignity?” Dustin was a little amused by that. She didn’t even want to speak to him directly to divorce him. What kind of dignity was that? Moreover, if she really did appreciate their relationship, then why was she threatening him now?

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