An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1983

"Despicable?" Bran shook his head as he chuckled.

"Jackson, you're the lead disciple of the Embersteel Order. I'm really disappointed to hear you say something like that." He was gratified to see Jackson deflated.

"Bran, you know the saying—first come, first served. We've staked our claim here. You should go somewhere else." Sophia asserted.

It would become increasingly disadvantageous for her if more people found out about the treasures beneath the lake.

If she couldn't outcompete them or was beaten to it, then all her efforts would be in vain.

"Oh? It's Sophia from Harmony Sect. It's been two years since we last met, and you've grown even more beautiful." Bran grinned.

"Thank you for the compliment, Bran," Sophia replied with a faint smile.

"Bran, Harmony Sect discovered this place first. Can you let us have it?"

"Sophia, it's not that I don't want to, but this is a mission given to us by our sect. I have no choice."

Bran suddenly changed the subject, "But of course, if Harmony Sect is willing to befriend Frostwing Sect and bestow you to me, I might consider making concessions."

Sophia frowned slightly at that but quickly regained her composure.

However, Jackson, who was standing beside her, grew angry and shouted, "Kingsley! What the hell do you mean by that? Shove that disgusting attitude back up your ass! I swear I'll cut you into pieces!"

All the sects in Southwest knew that the Embersteel Order and Harmony Sect had formed a marriage alliance and that Sophia was Jackson's fiancee.

Bran's words were a clear attempt to humiliate them.

"Cut me into pieces? Hahaha ..."

Bran sneered as he scrutinized Jackson, mocking, "Jackson, just look at your current state. Do you really think you can win me in a fight?"

"Even if I'm injured, I can still deal with you easily!" Jackson was furious and brandished his sword, ready to attack.

"Wait!" Sophia grabbed Jackson and held him back.

She commented calmly, "Jackson, they have strength in numbers. Rushing in like this would put you at a disadvantage."

It would have been manageable if Jackson was only going against the Frostwing Sect. However, the Drakes Dominion Order was also watching from the sidelines.

Although Jackson was strong, he couldn't possibly take down the elite disciples of two major sects alone.

"That bastard is getting on my nerves!" Jackson gritted his teeth in indignation.

"Bran, get to the point. Don't waste your time with them," Yonah finally spoke up, his expression cold.

He was displeased that Bran couldn't get his priorities straight. How could he think about flirting when they were so close to the treasures?

"Alright, calm down, Yonah. I'll go up and negotiate."

Bran smiled slightly as he walked up to Grace. "Ms. Linsor, since you're leading this team, we'd like to negotiate a deal with you."

"Oh? What deal?" Grace was unperturbed.