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!”

kicks while yelling, “You laze around

have a good- for-nothing like you! Today, I’m giving you a

Hugo winced from the relentless blows and begged for mercy. The

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

car, were equally shocked by the scene. They thought Dustin would come to the Langford residence to make

take a crazy pill or something?” In the car, Lana watched from a distance, her face

need

didn’t stop the assault on Hugo. In Ethan’s mind, he was thinking, ” Hang in there, Hugo! I have no choice but to

longer and said, “Sir Ethan, please stop. If you keep beating

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

his hand and gave the order. “Someone! Get this bastard out of here. Look after him, and give him family discipline once he’s back on his feet!” With Ethan’s command, the nearly lifeless Hugo was carried away,

this right, leading to this mess. If he had done anything to offend you,