An Understated Dominance - Chapter 2437
Dustin settled into his seat on the plane, heading back to Oakvale. His recent trip to Sacred Wrym Summit had been a wild ride, filled with both challenges and victories.
From participating in the Combat Tournament to facing the invasion of the Hall of Gods, Dustin’s adventure was tough but ultimately successful. He won the tournament, collected three Dracan essences, and stopped the Hall of Gods’ plans. Overall, everything had gone nearly perfectly.
After saying goodbye to his new friends, Dustin joined Grace for the flight home. They had gathered four of the five Dracan essences, and now only one was left to find.
Grace mentioned that the last essence was in Oakvale, but they didn’t know who had it. She suspected it might be one of the three princes. With the throne’s future uncertain, all three princes were eager to gain power. Whoever claimed the final Dracan essence would have a better chance of becoming the royal heir.
Despite this, Dustin wasn’t too worried about their ambitions. What mattered most to him was a rumor he had heard. If he could collect all five Dracan essences, he could potentially enter the terrestrial immortal realm, which was the ultimate dream for any martial artist, including him.
When the plane landed that afternoon, Dustin quickly said goodbye to Grace and got into a car headed for Dash Corporation. Natasha had founded the company, and he had invested in it. Together, they had turned it into a symbol of their love.
Since arriving in Oakvale, Dustin and Natasha had barely seen each other. He felt weighed down by many problems. From the moment he came to Oakvale to seek the truth, complications had been piling up. He had already faced Cinna’s betrayal, and he knew there was more to come.
Seth’s sacrifice, the chaos in West Lucozian, and the struggle to find the Dracan essence weighed heavily on him. Inside, he felt worn out.
After leaving Sacred Wrym Summit, Dustin had a strong desire to return, and the person he missed the most was Natasha. She was his safe space, the only one he could truly open up to.
In the chairman’s office at Dash Corporation, Natasha looked sharp in a professional suit. Her long hair was pinned up casually, highlighting her stunning features.
She was focused, quietly reading a document. Her serious expression made her look almost magical. Even her assistant, Tanya Lamb, who was standing nearby, found herself momentarily captivated.
Tanya was chosen for her looks and skills. In any other situation, she would be seen as a goddess. But beside Natasha, she seemed to fade away.
To Tanya, Natasha was the picture of perfection. She couldn’t fathom what kind of man would be deserving of someone like her boss.
“This plan looks solid. Let’s go ahead as we discussed,” Natasha said after reviewing the documents.
She added, “Also, remind the team to take breaks. Work-life balance is important. While overtime bonuses are nice, it’s not worth burning out.”
Tanya, lost in admiration of Natasha’s beauty, stared blankly for a moment.
“Hmm? What’s wrong? Is there an issue?” Natasha asked, noticing Tanya wasn’t responding.
Tanya shook herself out of her daze, her cheeks turning red. “No… no problem at all,” she replied nervously.
It was hard not to be distracted, especially by Natasha’s stunning appearance. At first, she had told…
she was being watched. She turned her head to see a tall, handsome man entering the room, holding a bouquet of flowers. He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes that sparkled with charm. His muscular build was striking but not overly lean, making him impossible to ignore.
The man caught Tanya’s eye and put a finger to his lips, signaling her to be quiet. With a playful smile, he moved closer to Natasha, who was still focused on her work.
Tanya, feeling a mix of confusion and curiosity, stood frozen, unsure of what to do or say.
“What now?” Natasha asked, her voice steady but curious as the man approached her.
The atmosphere shifted. Natasha felt a mix of surprise and intrigue. She wasn’t expecting company, especially not from someone who looked so confident and captivating. As he drew nearer, Natasha couldn’t shake the feeling that this encounter could change everything.
Natasha looked up and was surprised to see a bouquet of flowers in front of her. The strong smell made her wrinkle her nose, so she focused on the person holding it. She couldn’t believe her eyes and rubbed them to make sure she was seeing correctly.
The person’s face was familiar; it was someone she had thought about all the time.
“Dear, you’re finally home!” she exclaimed, tears filling her eyes. She stood up and rushed to hug Dustin, holding him tightly as if afraid he might vanish.