An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

A gruesome sound of flesh being cut apart filled the air. Out of nowhere, Gage stabbed Edgar’s chest with the knife. Blood oozed from the wound and dripped to the floor.

“Huh…” Edgar stood frozen, staring in disbelief at the knife lodged in his chest. He never thought his beloved brother would attack him with such ruthlessness.

Everyone in the banquet hall was shocked. Who would have thought that Gage, who had been calm and smiling, would attack Edgar? This was no longer a simple drunken fight.

“You… how could you …” Edgar stammered. He wanted to say more, but the blood gushed from his mouth. Then, his body swayed, and he slumped to the floor.

“Edgar, don’t worry. The blade missed your heart by just an inch. It won’t take your life for now. Just lie still and don’t make any trouble,” Gage said calmly.

He took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood off his fingers. His demeanor was strangely calm, as if his actions didn’t matter.

with you, and you

soldiers stormed in.

into action. Their movements resembled those of wild, fierce tigers, nimble and relentless. They pounced on

and outnumbered, the armed soldiers stood no chance. They were eventually subdued, one after another.

He hadn’t expected so many intruders at the banquet. He suspected that some

This is rebellion!” Caden’s anger boiled

me survival of the fittest,

Surrender now

you think the Murray residence is some kind

forever. Do you have a death wish? You’re causing a ruckus

for negotiation, you should stop. Turn in your weapons, or face the

nothing but a