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Chapter 413

Author: Marina Vittori
In a coffee shop across the street, Mike and his group hadn't left. Instead, they'd made themselves comfortable in the shop to enjoy the show.

"Abigail, was that man your relative? He's so handsome and brave! He even dared to boss Lord Horst around."

"She's right. With his looks and moves, he makes me feel so safe."

The girls gathered together and gossiped, their voices turning into adoration when talking about Dustin.

"So what if he can fight? In this day and age, the only things that matter are brains, connections, and family backgrounds." Mike humphed begrudgingly. "Besides, we don't even know if he can make it out of the place alive after offending Lord Horst, so what's there to brag about?"

"He's right! That guy beat up Lord Horst's men and embarrassed Flame Dragon Gang. It doesn't matter how strong he is; he's still dead meat."

"He's just a foolish brat who likes to show off."

The boys grumbled unhappily in return, making the girls worry again.

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