An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

A sudden loud noise startled everyone. They turned to see Jayden stuck in the wall. Only his hands and feet were showing, blood coming out from his mouth and nose..

“Jayden!”

“Mr. Murray!” After a moment of shock, their faces paled. They rushed to get Jayden out of the wall and give him first aid.

“Rhys, how could you harm the Murray family’s heir? This is outrageous!” Vivian exclaimed. “Dustin! If anything happens to Jayden, you won’t get away with it!” Evan warned firmly.

“Are you all blind? Jayden attacked me first. I was only defending myself,” Dustin replied.

someone. Turn yourself

Surrender now!” Evan

first,

relied on their protective energy sphere to handle sharp weapons. Hence, depending only

what just happened? This guy lacks martial ethics. He attacked Jayden, possibly with the intent to kill!” Vivian

in sheep’s clothing. Jayden only argued with him,

you do this?” Sheila asked in disbelief. Jayden was her cousin, and

I acted on instinct,” Dustin explained. At that moment, Vivian discreetly took the knife from Jayden’s hand. “Stabbed you?” Sheila scrutinized Dustin

expressed her disappointment, her eyes welling up with tears. “Dustin, do you still want to lie to me? Do you think I’m naive and easily fooled? Yes, I may

thought you