An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Gage’s words weighed heavily on Christopher and made everyone present uneasy. All eyes were focused on Christopher, the most influential person in the Murray family. His decision would decide the fate of the entire family.

“You insolent bastard!” Christopher thundered, his voice trembling with anger and frustration. He continued, “You attacked your brothers and threatened the family with such disgraceful actions! And now you dare to demand an explanation from me? Are you trying to play the victim?”

He had always thought of Gage as his successor. Courageous, clever, and quick-witted-Gage could have led the family to greatness. Sadly, he had lost his way and caused an irreparable rift within the family. Christopher was angry and heartbroken.

“Father, you must understand that my actions were a response to your own,” Gage replied with surprising composure. “Had you not driven my late wife to her tragic end, none of this would have happened.”

“Her death may be connected to me, but what of it?” Christopher’s voice remained frosty. “It was what she deserved.”

“Deserved?” Gage laughed bitterly. ” Father, she was your daughter-in-law. Do you really think she deserved to die?

“She may have been my daughter-in- law, but she was also a spy for an enemy nation, a threat to Dragonmarsh!” Christopher raised his voice. “Don’t you realize how many brave countrymen have died on the battlefield because of spies like her?”

threat. Why couldn’t you

didn’t do anything to others, but she’s just

“You could have had a promising future, but look at what you’ve become. You’re

willing to support Gage’s romantic choices.

worried about my future. I just long for her to be alive and by my side!” Gage’s determination

Can’t you see? That woman was just using you from the start. Even in death, she tried to tear the family

Yes, I wanted to kill her, but I didn’t force her to die. I gave her a chance to

accomplish her sinister plans. Wake up, my son!

a shred of hope

“You drove her to her death, and now you

attest to that!” Caden, who had

Dad spared her for your sake. But we never thought she would choose death to hurt