An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Having spent so many years in South City, this was the first time anyone had the guts to talk to Hugo like this. It was like playing with fire.

“Yep, you heard me right.” Dustin nodded seriously. “This is getting interesting…” Hugo suddenly burst into laughter, but his expression turned ice cold.

“Kid, I’ve met no one as audacious as you. Demanding the Langford family’s assets-that’s quite the bold move! “I could hand you the Golden Balcony, but would you want it?”

“If you hand it over, I want it. If you don’t, I’ll just have to snatch it,” Dustin replied bluntly.

“Hahaha…” Hugo’s laughter now seemed to be filled with anger than amusement.

“Kid! Do you even know what you’re getting into? You’re playing with fire, and it will burn you!” He spat out the last few words through gritted teeth.

“We’ll soon find out who’s playing with fire,” Dustin replied, his face impassive.

“Alright, I hope you don’t end up begging for mercy later. I like your guts, 11 Hugo said, raising his hand abruptly.

the room; everyone who’s not involved, get

gamblers in the VIP room hurried for the exit; they knew Hugo meant business. After tonight, two bodies might end

out of this one!” Pablo sneered, his

chance; get ready to collect bodies tomorrow morning,” Cody said as he left,

You brought this on yourself by offending the powerful figures of Oakvale. You’ll probably vanish without a trace tomorrow,” Harper

Harper pondered. “If Dustin had asked

understood that negotiating with

family’s viewpoint, the Camron family held no significance. Stepping in could only spell disaster for

cleared out within three minutes. Only the Langford family members blocked the VIP room entrance, keeping

you,” Hugo said, lighting a cigarette and exhaling a

“Any last words?”

Mr. Ethan.