An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Stop!”

Just as Dustin was punching Jayden, a sudden cry rang out from behind them. Dustin turned to find Sheila awake and bewildered.

She hadn’t expected to wake up to this scene and was confused about what was happening. “Dustin, what’s going on?” Sheila asked, looking puzzled.

“I’m teaching Jayden a lesson on behalf of General Murray,” Dustin replied bluntly. “He’s been helping the bad guys, and I’m trying to keep him from causing harm to others and himself.”

“That’s nonsense!” Vivian interjected. She added, “Sheila, Dustin was the one who kidnapped you. We came to rescue you, but Jayden got caught up in this mess when Dustin attacked him. Look at Jayden; he’s been badly injured.”

“Exactly! This guy has no shame. When we exposed him, he resorted to violence. He’s truly despicable!” Evan added. Sheila, still puzzled, turned to Dustin and asked, “Is what they’re saying true?

person they describe?” Dustin replied with a question. “No.” Sheila shook her head. “But why did

“This Diego, from Kimboku, kidnapped you and used you to threaten me.

He even threatened

wondered if what Dustin said was true, then Jayden’s actions

the one who kidnapped you. We caught him in the act, so he attacked me.

always been upright and of good character.

can judge for yourself by looking at the

ones who kidnapped you. I believe you might

recognized a few of them by

warriors seem to be the real kidnappers. What’s going on?” Sheila asked as she turned

He planned the abduction and then posed

no more shame in you. You accuse me without evidence, but what about Diego behind you? What role does he