An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Dahlia, the ice princess, had barely said anything from the start. Her sudden statement captured everyone’s attention.

She had always projected an unapproachable persona, discouraging anyone from getting close. That was why her unexpected show of support for Dustin was a surprise.

“Dahlia, why are you helping him?” Elena was shocked. Her actions now were clearly out of character for her usual cold personality. “I’m just curious. I want to see why he’s so confident of winning this race,” Dahlia said indifferently.

Although that was what she said, an odd sensation prickled her mind. It was like she had acted impulsively to defend this stranger. It was truly unusual.

“Since Ms. Nicholson is so interested, let’s indulge him this once,” Jayden said politely. “Out of respect for Ms. Nicholson, I’ll give you a chance to lose gracefully. Now, get on your horse!”

Roxanne mounted Midnight Shadow and looked down at Dustin in contempt. With ten million in the bag, she had no reason to refuse. She could even have some fun while she was at it.

Dustin glanced at Dahlia silently. With a swift swing of his leg, he mounted the pony. When the two horses stood side by side, Dustin’s head barely reached Roxanne’s shoulder. He was nearly two heads shorter. “Hmph! He really got on! What a fool!”

can he get? He’s using a woman’s money to

looked at Dustin in disdain. He was bound to lose, but

both of them were prepared, Jayden, acting

urged her horse forward.

Dustin remained calm as he held the reins, moving forward slowly on the pony. It didn’t seem like he was taking part in a race. It looked more like he was taking a stroll. “What’s this guy up to? Why is he so slow?

Thoroughbred.” “He knows he’s

ride on his pony, they didn’t hold back

looked at Dustin in disdain and some in mockery and ridicule.

thing to lose, but he was not even trying. It had turned into an attitude problem. “Dahlia,

kind enough to help him, and this is the attitude he shows us. He deserves to stay an

people are just utterly useless.” Jayden smiled mockingly. Dahlia frowned but didn’t say a word. Her gaze grew cold,

was grim. Sheila bit her lip; she had mixed feelings. She couldn’t understand