An Understated Dominance Novel (Dahlia & Dustin) by Marina Vittori updated 2025-26 - An Understated Dominance Chapter 2522

Chapter 2522

The Sun and Moon Tower has a strict rule: no walk-ins from strangers.

To do business there, you either have to be well-known or introduced by someone they trust—and even then, you need to book an appointment in advance.

There are exceptions, of course, but only in emergencies. In those cases, expect to pay extra.

When Dustin arrived at the entrance, two security guards stopped him. After confirming his identity, they let him through.

Inside, a sweet-looking hostess greeted him and led him through the main hall and into the backyard. They walked past a serene garden and pond before stopping in front of a secluded private room.

“This is the boss’s private reception room. Please go in, Mr. Rhys,” the hostess said with a polite smile.

“The boss isn’t here yet?” Dustin asked, a little surprised.

“She had something urgent to handle, but she’ll be here shortly. Please relax and make yourself comfortable, Mr. Rhys,” she replied with the same warm smile.

“Alright,” Dustin nodded, then stepped inside.

The room was spacious and designed in an antique style, radiating a quiet elegance. A faint floral scent filled the air, refreshing and calming.

A tray of fruit and snacks sat neatly on the table, and the tea was already warm.

As he looked around, Dustin’s eyes landed on a bookcase against the wall. It was filled with rare and valuable classics covering a wide range of subjects.

He scanned the titles, eventually picking up a collection of stories about legendary figures and began to read.

As the title suggested, the book chronicled heroic individuals from ancient times to the modern era—men and women who ruled empires, stood undefeated in battle, or changed the course of history.

One tale described a swordsman who defended a city alone against an army of a hundred thousand. Another told of an immortal who moved mountains and rivers to suppress monsters and stop floods. There was even a story of a beggar who laughed three times, stepped into heaven’s gates, and ascended to the skies.

Each story was more unbelievable than the last, yet all were considered legends.

As Dustin flipped through to the modern section, one name stood out—Arion Foyer, the Heavenly Master of Sacred Wyrm Summit.

The demon-slaying incident that happened decades ago had shocked the martial world. The top three demon sects were wiped out overnight and were never heard from again.

After that, Arion rose to the top of the rankings, holding the number one spot ever since—unmatched and unchallenged.

The book detailed his background too.

Before the demon-slaying event, Arion was famous for his carefree attitude. He was known to wander aimlessly, sleep in late, and rarely practiced martial arts seriously.

But everything changed when his master was killed by the Demon Sect.

Without saying a word, Arion took up his sword—and single-handedly annihilated every last one of them.

Dustin sat in a chair, engrossed in the book. These near-mythical tales stirred something deep inside him.

Maybe one day, he thought, his name would appear in a book like this.

“Sorry to keep you waiting.”

A soft voice interrupted his thoughts. Grace entered the room, her face partially covered with a veil.

She glanced briefly at the book in Dustin’s hands, then silently took a seat across from him and poured two cups of tea.

“I just got here too,” Dustin said, putting the book back and smiling. “So, what’s this urgent matter? What do you want to tell me?”

“I received some important intel related to your safety. And to verify it, I had to pay a high price,” Grace said, her tone serious.

Dustin raised an eyebrow. “Let me guess—you’re going to charge me again, aren’t you?”

“Of course! And double the usual rate this time,” she said without hesitation.

“Really? After everything we’ve been through? We’re friends! Isn’t it a bit much to charge me like this?” Dustin looked exasperated.

“Friendship is friendship, and business is business. Outside this place, maybe we can talk about favors—but here in the Sun and Moon Tower, it’s strictly business.” Grace’s smile was playful but firm.

Dustin sighed dramatically. “So that’s why you asked me to meet here? You’re ruthless!”

“That’s just how business works.” Grace shrugged. “But since we’re friends, I’ll give you a discount.”

“Even with a discount, I can’t pay right now,” Dustin admitted.

“No problem. Just owe me and pay when you can,” she said breezily.

Dustin rolled his eyes. “Didn’t realize you were such a money-hungry boss.”

“I’ve got a business to run. Without profit, how can I keep it going? Besides, this is a small thing for someone like you.” She smiled sweetly, her eyes curving like crescent moons.

“Fine, fine. I’ll owe you. Now tell me—what’s the news?”

Grace’s smile faded, replaced by a solemn look.

“What you did in West Lucozia recently caught the attention of the higher-ups in the Pantheon of Gods,” she said. “They see your potential as a threat and have decided to eliminate it completely. They’ve already dispatched two God Kings, and as we speak, they’re nearly in Oakvale.”