An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Ethan had reached his breaking point and slapped Hugo in frustration. The force of the slap sent Hugo sprawling to the ground, leaving everyone in the crowd bewildered. They exchanged incredulous looks, struggling to process what had just transpired.

“What on earth is happening here? Shouldn’t Ethan be dealing with the troublemaker who barged in?”

Some in the crowd whispered.

“Why did Hugo get slapped? Is this some kind of mix-up?”

“Uncle Ethan?” Hugo held his cheek, looking confused.

“Wh-why’d you hit me?”

Ethan’s anger flared, and he threatened, “You blind fool! I’m gonna slap you again!”

over, landing a series of punches and kicks while yelling, “You laze around all day, bully people, and stir up trouble

family is ashamed to have a good- for-nothing like you! Today, I’m giving you a lesson on behalf of your father, you worthless

Hugo winced from the relentless blows and

sudden burst of violence was not what they expected. Usually, when Hugo got into trouble, he’d get a good scolding. But

scene. They thought Dustin would come to the Langford residence to

a crazy pill or something?” In the car, Lana watched from a distance, her face showing astonishment. Everything

don’t need to beat him to a pulp,” Dustin said with a

thinking, ” Hang in there, Hugo! I have no choice but

bear to watch any longer and

finally paused and grumbled, Hmph! A bastard like him needs

him family discipline once he’s back on his feet!”

this right, leading to this mess. If he