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!”

chatter, and all eyes turned to the entrance. A middle-aged man dressed in

Murray’s youngest

heard he had conflicts with his family and disappeared for years. Who would have thought he’d return

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

but then something strange happened. He suddenly left home,

Edgar exclaimed joyfully and rushed up to embrace him. “It’s been so many years,

been well all these years?” Gage smiled

all this time. You’ve become even stronger, just as I expected!” Edgar

earlier that you’re

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

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

this now.’ Edgar interrupted.and led Gage to Christopher. “Dad, guess