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!”

while yelling, “You laze around all day, bully people, and stir up trouble

you! Today, I’m giving you

Ethan. I know I messed up…” Hugo winced from the relentless blows and begged for mercy.

expected. Usually, when Hugo got

by the scene. They thought Dustin would come to

something?” In the car, Lana watched from a distance, her

Take it easy. You don’t need to beat him to a pulp,” Dustin said with a friendly

Hugo. In Ethan’s mind, he was thinking, ” Hang in there, Hugo! I have no choice but to do this. It’ll be

consciousness. Someone nearby couldn’t bear to watch any longer and said, “Sir

Hmph! A bastard like

waved 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

right, leading to this mess. If