An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Cody, what do you mean by that?” Harper was upset. “Who does he think he is? Can he even be compared to me? Are you telling me you’d rather trust an outsider?”

“Just shut your mouth!” Cody yelled at her. “I trusted you twice, but you got it wrong both times. How am I supposed to trust you again?”

“I-” Harper was rendered speechless. Her face reddened. Cody was like a brother to her. He had never raised his voice against her. What had gotten into him today?

“Harper, this is not child’s play. You made a bet with Lana. If we lose, we’ll lose Harmony Healers!”

Cody softened his tone and said sincerely, “Besides, your talent lies in the literary arts. Your strength is not in riddles. You should let Dustin give it a try.”

He was determined to win. He couldn’t let Harmony Healers and Enchanting Elegance fall into someone else’s hands. Allowing someone else to act recklessly was also out of the question.

once he answers incorrectly, I’m stepping in again. That way, you might

at Dustin again. “Dustin,

building that has the most stories with floors to climb and dreams to pursue

“Cody thought about that answer for a while before a delighted smile spread across

answer!” Harper’s Omnisphere Tower was just unconvincing. He immediately knew that

the real answer? What

I’m wrong!” Cody suddenly stood up and proclaimed loudly, “Mr. Jankow,

too hasty? You’ve gotten two answers wrong. If you

just won’t

have no skills, but he’s always eager to show

a bunch of clowns trying