An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“What’s this? You want to do this the hard way?” Dustin scanned the Welch family members and smirked.

“I’ve saved your daughter, handed over the formula, and pulled Mr. Welch Senior from the brink of death, all for the Welch family. And yet, you’re turning on me now.

“If word gets out, what will that do to your family’s reputation?”

His words sent a shiver down Alistair’s spine, and the others squirmed. Alistair had orchestrated the poisoning to protect his family’s reputation as a backup plan in case things went south.

But with Feiver dead, openly confronting Dustin posed a risk of leaving themselves vulnerable.

The reputation of the Welch family would be tarnished if it became known that they had committed murder and repaid kindness with enmity. After careful consideration, Alistair ultimately chose to step back for the time being

“Joanne, what’s running through that mind of yours? Dr. Rhys has done us a great favor. How can you be ungrateful? “Alistair scolded his wife before pushing aside the two martial artists blocking Dustin’s path.

earlier. She was just worried about my dad’s health. Her words may have come out

well-defined. One played the “good cop”, while the other

confrontation. Dustin taunted with a smirk, “it seems there are

“Dr. Rhys, we deeply appreciate your kindness. If you have any requests, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll

scoffed. “I’m not fishing for gratitude. Farewell. With

what could have been a heated confrontation. Dustin

to seek out a new ally, as he was resolute in not allowing them to gain any

Joanne asked. She frowned as she watched Dustin

“Joanne, you possess many admirable qualities-intelligence, competence, resourcefulness. But you

may be simple, but if it tarnishes our family’s reputation, it’s not worth it. Some matters are better resolved quietly and discreetly to avoid unnecessary

do now,” Joanne nodded. “Let’s forget this minor hiccup,” Alistair decided. “Joaquin, handle it discreetly and