An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“What? Prisoned for life?” Brooke’s face paled, and he broke out in a cold sweat. Eleanor’s threat had made him panic since he also doubted the card’s authenticity. He didn’t want Dustin to get into trouble because of him!

“Dustin, you need to put that away before it gets you into trouble!” Brooke said in a hushed voice as he tugged at his sleeve. Destroying the fake card in time should help avoid any potential problems.

“Rhys! You’ve got some nerve! You must be tired of living if you dared forge a Royal Empire Card!” Ezra’s hostile gaze was fixed on Dustin.

“Dustin, I’m giving you a chance to make amends. As long as you admit to your mistake, destroy that card, and leave this place, I’ll pretend like nothing ever happened.” Eleanor held her head high, and her tone was condescending.

“Why should I admit to a mistake? You’re the ones too blind to recognize an authentic card. If you don’t believe me, we can always take a trip to Langford Bank.” Dustin was unfazed. Austin had given him the card as a gift before his departure. It couldn’t be fake.

“Dustin! That’s enough!” Eleanor’s expression darkened. She rebuked him, “I’ve seen through your act, so why are you still being so stubborn? I’m giving you a chance to turn back. If you continue like this, don’t blame me for taking action!”

“What? Are you going to have me arrested?” Dustin raised his eyebrows slightly.

“If there’s a need for it, I will!”

with self-righteousness, “I won’t just stand by and watch as you go astray. Perhaps you’ll only learn your lesson and correct your ways if you

doing this for your own

good? Hahaha! That sounds

one causing harm. Yet

fake persona is making

you!” His words irritated

I’ve shown you remarkable patience and

to apologize to Eleanor right now! Or you won’t like the

a bitch!” Ezra’s anger reached its peak. He was about to take action when Eleanor raised her

are many eyes here. You’ll only

just going to let him go, then?” Ezra

objectives, we must keep a