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?

they describe?” Dustin replied with

and used you to threaten me. After I dealt with the Kimboku warriors, Jayden and

me. He even threatened to have me arrested. Shouldn’t

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

endured the pain. He continued, “He’s the one who kidnapped you.

of good character. Hence, she had good reason to believe he wouldn’t

not, you can judge for yourself by looking at the

all Kimboku warriors, the ones who kidnapped you. I believe you might recognize

carefully looked at the bodies. She recognized a few of them by their tattoos. Finally, she confirmed that

real kidnappers. What’s going on?” Sheila asked as she turned to Jayden

the abduction and then posed as the hero to gain

shame in you. You accuse me without evidence, but what about Diego behind you? What role does he play