An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“What?” Everyone gasped at the sight before them. They could not believe their eyes. Caden, who they had expected to dominate the fight, was now coughing up blood after only one exchange of blows.

“Caden!”

“Dad!”

Lily and Sheila rushed forward to help him. Caden’s face contorted in shock and disbelief as he coughed up more blood.

His faith in the Soul Devouring Technique had been unshakable. Yet, he could not comprehend his sudden vulnerability. Was he weak, or was his opponent too strong?

“You… who the hell are you?” Caden gritted his teeth. He couldn’t accept his defeat.

am Grimshade of

His cheeks were gaunt, and his eyes were deep-set, giving off an

artist from Eskus?

must have sunk a fortune into this. No wonder Caden couldn’t keep up. “Oh my! The strength of the Murray

spread through the crowd as Grimshade’s identity was revealed. The Murrays were in big

“Grimshade?”

expect you to hire someone from Eskus? Are you pushing the Murray family

here if I didn’t have another ace up my sleeve,” Gage said with a grin. He had arranged for this very

But sadly, you underestimated our family’s resources. Caden continued, “Do you think a

shouted, “The Murray family is in crisis! Jordan, I

tables clink and echoed in everyone’s ears. Some Murray family members cheered at the proclamation.

force, Jordan was their ultimate secret weapon. Jordan had reached the rank of grandmaster many years ago. His strength was