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!”

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

for your

That sounds really grating

incredibly hypocritical? Clearly, you’re the one causing harm. Yet you insist on making grandiose claims and putting on a

is making

you!” His

shown you remarkable patience and leniency.

right now! Or you won’t like the consequences!” Ezra

son of a bitch!” Ezra’s

him, “Hold on, there are many eyes here. You’ll only hurt our reputation

him go, then?”

we must keep a cool