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.

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

husband-wife duo had their roles well-defined. One played the “good cop”, while

a smirk, “it seems there are still some sane folks in the Welch family after all. I was starting to think you’d all lost your

was about to respond, but Alistair silenced her with a knowing look. Alistair interrupted, “Dr. Rhys, we deeply appreciate your kindness. If

Dustin scoffed. “I’m not fishing for gratitude. Farewell. With that, he left with a

Dustin had always

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

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

“Joanne, you possess many admirable

but if it tarnishes our family’s reputation, it’s not worth it. Some matters

to do now,” Joanne nodded. “Let’s forget this minor hiccup,” Alistair decided.