An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Christopher eagerly opened the gift box. But his smile instantly vanished when he saw what was inside. The box contained no precious gift or token of affection but plain white silk. Christopher raised an eyebrow and asked, “Is this the gift you prepared?”

“What’s the matter, Father? Don’t you like it?” Gage remained calm and humble. “Do you like it?” Christopher’s expression grew stern. He exclaimed, ” Look what you gave me!”

He threw the gift box to the floor, where it cracked open, and the white silk spilled out. The guests in the banquet hall were astounded. “What’s going on? Why would anyone give the birthday person white cloth?”

“That’s not a white cloth. It’s a white silk used for hanging.”

“White silk? That’s strange. Why would anyone give that?” “No wonder General Murray was upset. I would be, too. What the hell is Gage thinking?”

Whispers and puzzled looks spread through the room. The previously friendly atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

“Why did you give this, Gage?” Edgar asked with a frown.

it back. It’s embarrassing!” Caden scolded. The gift

seems Father doesn’t like

picked up the white silk and ignored the strange looks

“This white silk once belonged to my late wife. I’ve held onto

the people in the hall, especially the Murray family. Their facial expressions changed

taboo, and no one dared to mention it. They thought Gage had returned to make amends with his family. No one expected him

you bringing it up now?” Edgar scolded. He turned to Christopher and pleaded, ”

“Do you remember, Father? Your actions led

birthday but to seek justice?” Christopher was unsure of

repent and admit your

burst out in anger, slapping Gage across the face. He said, “Today

blood from

for my wife’s death. He destroyed my life and turned it into a living nightmare. Do you really expect me