An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

As more and more guests arrived, there was a great commotion in the banquet hall. “Hello, I’m the regional chief of Aurumvale. I wish General Murray a year filled with health and happiness!”

“I’m Cullen Avery from Advantia. May General Murray’s birthday be as wonderful as the memories you’ve created.”

“I’m the president of the Haydon Group. I wish General Murray a birthday filled with love and gratitude!”

After their arrival was announced, a group of well-dressed guests entered the room. Among them were leading military leaders, mayors, affluent business moguls, and prominent figures. They all had rare and valuable gifts with them.

“Thank you all for coming to celebrate with us. Please, take your seats,” Edgar, the next family patriarch, warmly welcomed the guests. Christopher, the man of the hour, acknowledged the well-wishes with a smile.

“Sir Gage has arrived!”

eyes turned to the entrance. A middle-aged

that General Murray’s youngest son, Gage Murray?” someone

and disappeared for years. Who would

right that a son comes back and celebrates his father’s birthday,’ another remarked. Christopher had three sons: Edgar, the oldest; Caden, the middle; and

and intelligence. He was the designated family heir, but then something strange happened. He suddenly left home, and for five years, no one knew where he went.

up to embrace him. “It’s been so many years, and you’re

all these

to see you again after all this time. You’ve become even stronger, just as I

why didn’t you inform us earlier that

won’t

at you? As the saying goes, united we stand,

on this now.’ Edgar interrupted.and led Gage to Christopher.