An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 2043

Laurel's and Willow's eyes lit up when the handsome young man appeared.

Even though they had gone through professional training and wouldn't be seduced easily, they had to admit that this young man standing before them was too handsome.

He was so good-looking that they were ashamed of themselves. If he was a woman, he'd rank among the top few in the Beauty Ranking.

"Who are you?" Dustin asked coldly after a quick observation.

The Sacred Wrym Summit was different from other places. Here, there were many hidden talents and skilled martial artists. They had to be very careful whenever they were approached by strangers.

"I'm Dalen Shade from Arque Stream. I came here to join in the fun because I heard about the Combat Tournament happening at the Sacred Wrym Summit." Dalen flashed an irresistible smile.

Most of the customers, irrespective of their genders, dining at the tables around them turned around to look at them.

Dalen was extremely gorgeous, and so were Dustin, Laurel, and Willow. They were all good-looking people. Needless to say, these beautiful people caught everyone's attention.

"Arque Stream? Dalen Shade?" Dustin raised his eyebrows slightly and asked inquisitively, "Are you a member of the Shadow Citadel?"

"Oh? How did you know?" Dalen was somewhat surprised.

"Mr. Rhys is a very intelligent man. It's no surprise that he knows who you are," Laurel said proudly.

"Shadow Citadel is a very powerful association in Arque Stream. They have branches all over the globe.

"Besides, those who decided to join the association must change their last name to 'Shade.' It's enough for us to surmise just from those two facts alone."

"I understand now." Dalen nodded his head in surprise and smiled as he said, "You're a very knowledgeable man with a keen eye for details. I admire your abilities."

"It's nothing. I just saw your badge by coincidence," Dustin said suddenly.

"What?" Dalen was a little stunned and he looked down subconsciously to check. He immediately realized that his badge had fallen out of his pocket.

His last name, Shade, was displayed boldly on the front of the badge. It was the Shadow Citadel membership badge!

Dalen coughed to ease his embarrassment. "You're such a candid and honest person. I have more respect for you now!"

Dalen quickly kept his badge as a fleeting moment of embarrassment flashed across his face.

"Save the small talk. Tell me why are you here," Dustin asked frankly.

"Nothing much. I just think that we'll get along just fine." Dalen laughed lightly and continued, "We all know that friends and family are important wherever we go.

"If it's alright with you, I'd like to befriend the three of you and we can all have lunch together."

"Thanks, but no thanks." Dustin refused right away.