An Understated Dominance Novel (Dahlia & Dustin) by Marina Vittori updated 2025-26 - An Understated Dominance Chapter 1985

An Understated Dominance Chapter 1985 –“Despicable? Hahaha…” Bran shook his head and smiled: “Jackson, you are the chief disciple of the Embersteel Order after all, but you would say such a thing. I am really disappointed in you.”

Seeing Jackson’s deflated appearance, Bran felt extremely happy.

“Mr. Kingsley, as the saying goes, first come, first served; we occupy this place; you should find another place.”

At this time, Sophia couldn’t help but speak.

The more people hiding treasure at the bottom of the lake, the worse it was for her.

If she couldn’t compete or was defeated first, then she would have nothing to gain.

“Oh? It turns out to be Ms. Jaden from the Harmony Sect. I haven’t seen you for two years. You have become more and more beautiful.” Bran said it with a smile.

“Thank you, Mr. Kingsley, for the compliment.” Sophia smiled slightly. “Mr. Kingsley, our Harmony Sect was the first to discover this place. Can you give me some face?”

“Ms. Jaden, it’s not that I don’t give you face; it’s just that this is a secret mission, and there’s nothing I can do about it.”

As Bran was talking, the conversation suddenly changed: “Of course, if the Harmony Sect is willing to be friends with our Frostwing Sect and betroth you to me, I can choose to give in.”

Hearing this, Sophia couldn’t help but frown slightly, but soon returned to normal.

On the contrary, Jackson next to her, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, became furious instantly and cursed, “Bran! What do you mean by stepping on the horse? Are you here to make people disgusted? Do you believe it or not? I will chop you up!”

All the sects in the southwest knew Sophia was Jackson’s fiancée.

When Bran said these words, it was clear that he was humiliating people.

“Chop me? Hehehe…”

Hearing this, Bran smiled, glanced up and down, and said jokingly, “Jackson, look at what you look like now; can you still beat me?”

“Even if I am injured, I can still deal with you more than enough!” Jackson was furious, raised his knife, and was about to step forward.

Sophia immediately reached out to hold Jackson and said calmly, “Jackson, they are outnumbered. If you go up like this, you will easily suffer a loss.”

It would be fine if it was just the Frostwing Sect, but the problem was that there was also the Drakes Dominion Order watching covetously.

Even though Jackson was very powerful, he could not defeat the elite disciples of the two sects.

“Bran, you’re really annoying!” Jackson gritted his teeth, looking indignant.

“Bran, stop messing with them and get down to business.” At this time, Yonah, who had a cold face, couldn’t help but speak.

D*mn, at the critical moment of treasure hunting, I was still thinking about picking up girls. I really couldn’t tell the importance.

“Yonah, please be patient. I will go up to negotiate.” Bran smiled slightly, walked slowly to Grace, and said, “Ms. Linsor, you are the leader of this team, so we plan to negotiate a deal with you.”

“Oh? What deal?” Grace looked calm.

“We are all here to hunt for treasures. There is no need to go to war. From what I see, we might as well cooperate and make money together.” Bran said with a half-smile.

“What kind of cooperation method?” Grace did not refuse directly.

“It’s very simple. We have three parties here. We can hunt for treasures together. After we get the treasure, we will divide it into three equal parts. No one will suffer.” Bran said it with a smile.

If it were in the past, he would naturally not bother to say such words.

But Grace had a large number of people on his side, and there was also a Sandscale in charge.

It would obviously be unrealistic for them to rob by force, so the best way was to cooperate.

“Split into three parts?” Grace raised her eyebrows: “You mean, one share for Frostwing Sect, one share for Drake’s Dominion Order, and one share for me?”

“That’s right?” Bran nodded.

“What about the Embersteel Order and the Harmony Sect?” Grace asked.

“The Embersteel Order and the Harmony Sect combined are just a few people, so what qualifications do they have to share the treasures?” Bran curled his lips with disdain on his face.

While speaking, he deliberately glanced at Jackson with a hint of provocation.

“What did you say when you stepped on the horse?” Jackson glared and shouted, “Who do you Frostwing Sect think you are? Why do you look down on our Embersteel Order?”

“I’m just telling the truth.” Bran said with a joking look on his face, “Look at what role these old, weak, sick, and disabled people around you can play? What qualifications do they have to compete with our Frostwing Sect?”

“F*ck you! You dare to say that Embersteel Order is not good enough? Have a fight with me!” Jackson scolded.

“Clown, I don’t even bother to talk to you.” Bran shook his head, then looked at Grace. “Ms. Linsor, what do you think?”

“I don’t think it’s appropriate.” Grace said calmly, “If we want to divide it, it will naturally be divided equally by everyone. How can we favor one over the other?”

She knew Bran’s little thoughts very well. On the surface, it looked like cooperation, but in fact, it was to sow discord and divide their internal forces.

It’s just that this method was really unattainable for her.

“Ms. Linsor, natural selection and survival of the fittest—giving you a share—is already the biggest concession we have made. It is absolutely impossible to give it to others.”Bran’s face became serious.

This is a world where the weak prey on the strong. Whether it is the Embersteel Order or the Harmony Sect, with the current situation, they are not qualified to be on an equal footing with them.

Naturally, he couldn’t accept this result.

“Since it’s not possible, let’s not talk about it.” Grace refused.

“Um?” Bran frowned and said with a gloomy face, “Ms. Linsor, Frostwing Sect, and Drake’s Dominion Order are the two largest sects in the southwest. If they become our friends, there will be no harm at all; but being our enemy will only lead to death!”

“You have to weigh the consequences yourself!”

By the end, it was a blatant threat.