An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

As time passed, more guests arrived to give their congratulations. The entire venue was filled with people. A famous entertainer was also putting on a performance on the main stage. Below, the guests were talking and laughing over some wine.

“Dahlia, this is a nice place. You would be the owner in the future, right?” Florence glanced around, thrilled.

“Mom, I’m just partners with the Harmon family. I’m merely a secondary stakeholder even if we established a company together,” Dahlia explained.

“That’s good enough. Once we get on the same boat with the Harmon family, we won’t have to worry in the future!” Florence was delighted.

“Sis! Your career is booming right now. You must have made a lot of money, right? When are you getting me a nice car?” James smiled flatteringly beside her.

“I give you quite a lot of pocket money every month. Is it not enough?” Dahlia asked unhappily. She did not like giving handouts, even to her own brother.

“It used to be enough. But I’ve invested all my savings into Nolan Pharmaceuticals, so now I’m broke,” James said exasperatedly.

said dismissively. As she turned around, she caught sight of Dustin and Natasha out of the corner

a downer!” James followed her line

frowned.

didn’t,” Dahlia denied flatly.

Natasha, and he immediately perked up. “Hey, who’s that beauty next

one causing trouble at

and he spat, “Shit! Dustin is so heartless. How dare he bring this bitch to such an important occasion today?

shame. You were so nice to him, yet he’s so ungrateful, and even tried to ruin this occasion. I have to teach him a lesson today!”

quickly grabbed her mother. She knew once her mother started making a scene, it would not end

Although Florence was very upset, she tried to calm herself down. No matter what,

you’re here?” Chris brought Jeff and walked over with

introduce you to someone.”

out his hand