An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“What? She’s yours?” Both Cody and Harper exchanged puzzled glances when they heard that. They began to wonder if they had heard him wrongly.

Natasha was, after all, a siren who ranked third in the Beauty Ranking. Besides, she was also the Duke of Lachshire’s granddaughter.

She was basically the dream of countless young men! How dare a poor loser like Dustin so shamelessly claim that she was his? Had he lost his mind?

“Dustin. Are you … serious?” Cody probed.

“Of course,” Dustin answered confidently. “Pfft!” Cody burst out laughing as though he’d just heard the greatest joke of the century.

“Oh, Dustin! Do you even hear yourself? Did you just say that Ms. Harmon is yours? Hahaha!” Cody clutched his belly as he laughed with an exaggerated expression.

“Hmph! How shameless!” Harper folded her arms in front of her chest as she huffed. “Don’t you have any self- awareness?

A loser will always remain a loser! Someone like you

noble background. Not only that, she had the looks, a perfect figure, and was immensely capable. A woman as brilliant as her had

Dustin even think of claiming Natasha as his? He was desiring someone way out of

please be more self-aware. Though it’s good to be ambitious, you

between you and Ms. Harmon. She’s like the brightest star in the sky, and

never reach her. So wake

dared not brag about calling Natasha

are some things you’ll never understand,” Dustin retorted calmly. He continued, “I still stand by what

just how long you can keep up this act!” Harper pursed her lips

you’ve said, you might get into

all there is to say. It’s up to you whether you believe me.” Dustin didn’t want to waste

warning they needed. Just then, a commotion broke out