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!”

cut through the chatter, and all eyes turned to the entrance. A middle-aged man dressed in white entered. He

Murray’s youngest son, Gage

conflicts with his family and disappeared for

son comes back and celebrates his father’s birthday,’ another remarked. Christopher had three sons:

strange happened. He suddenly left home,

exclaimed joyfully and rushed up to embrace him. “It’s been

all these years?”

It’s wonderful to see you again after all this time. You’ve become even stronger, just as I expected!” Edgar patted Gage’s shoulder with a

why didn’t you inform us earlier that you’re coming back?” Caden

surprise you all. You won’t be mad at me, will you?”

couldn’t be happier. How could I be mad at you? As the saying goes, united we stand, divided we fall. We three brothers can build a bright future together with your return!” Caden

not dwell on this now.’ Edgar interrupted.and led Gage to Christopher. “Dad, guess who