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.

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

One played the “good cop”, while

confrontation. Dustin taunted with a smirk, “it seems there are still some sane folks in the Welch family after all.

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

“I’m not fishing for gratitude. Farewell.

what could have been a heated confrontation. Dustin had always been straightforward,

appeared that Dustin now had to seek out a new ally, as he was

me earlier?” Joanne asked. She frowned as she watched Dustin

a measured tone, “Joanne, you possess many admirable qualities-intelligence, competence, resourcefulness. But you tend

down a punk may be simple, but if it tarnishes our family’s reputation, it’s not worth it. Some matters are better

this minor hiccup,” Alistair decided. “Joaquin, handle it discreetly and leave no