An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 2118

"Hey! Are you crazy? We agreed to sort out the trouble, and now you're only making it worse!" Ruby exploded after hearing Dustin's words.

They had put a lot of effort into helping Dustin with his problem, but now he seemed completely indifferent. Despite everyone's efforts, he was adamant about not giving in to Kendricks and even seemed prepared to face him directly.

Dustin's actions left her feeling frustrated. She also realized that if Kendricks got upset, they wouldn't stand a chance against him.

"Hey, kid! Do you have any idea who you're talking to?" Kendricks narrowed his eyes with a hint of menace creeping into his gaze. He had expected boldness, but Dustin's audacity caught him off guard.

"I know who you are. But I want to reiterate that Aldric's death isn't on me, regardless of what you think," Dustin replied calmly, showing no signs of backing down.

"Okay, fine!" Kendricks suddenly chuckled, his smile sending shivers.

He glanced at Crystal and the others as he spoke. "I admire your guts, kid. For the sake of the Sword Union, I'm willing to offer you a chance. If you can take one strike from me and live, I'll let you go. How's that?"

Dustin was just a nobody. He wasn't much of a concern to Kendricks, but those Sword Union disciples complicated things.

After all, Kendricks' offer was a way out for them all, a chance to avoid things getting uglier. But if they insisted on causing trouble, he wouldn't hold back.

"Are you sure you could finish me with just one strike?" Dustin asked.

"Confidence comes from strength. When dealing with scum like you, a single strike is all it takes," Kendricks retorted coldly.