An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Sheila! They’re lying!” Vivian was concerned about the situation. She continued, “All this talk about saving you and repaying their kindness is nonsense. From the moment Dustin approached you, it was all part of his master plan to win your favor. Don’t be fooled by him!”

Evan interjected, “She’s right, Sheila! He’s a sly guy with hidden motives. You have to be careful!”

As she listened to them, Sheila’s momentary guilt vanished. She realized that Dustin’s actions were not out of genuine kindness. Instead, he had ulterior motives.

She saw his true nature yesterday. And now, she no longer felt any obligation or kindness toward him. Sheila took a deep breath and glanced at Dustin. “Dustin! I don’t want to see you anymore. Please leave.”

“You-”

Just as Cornelius was about to say something, Dustin interrupted him. Dustin looked disappointed. “Miss Murray, it seems you don’t like me. Then, I’ll leave now. Goodbye.” With that, he turned and walked to the door.

no reason to stay there anymore. He believed he had conveyed

Vivian sneered. “Someone, get word to Sir Edgar. As soon as

the consequences of attacking Jayden. He knew he couldn’t disrupt the celebration, but he didn’t

from the bustling crowd. In the banquet hall,

reverence went through the room. Heads

“Greetings, General Murray!”

the formidable general. Earlier, Vivian and the others had caused quite a commotion, but now they were

by his authoritative presence, approached Christopher with a smile. She casually intertwined her arm with his. To

inside,” Christopher said with a smile. His

Caden and the other Murray family members also behaved

accepted Christopher’s invitation and took their seats in the grand hall. Dustin was about to leave when Christopher’s attention was drawn to him.