An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“I’ve missed you, dear!”

Under the incredulous stares of the guests, Natasha jumped into Dustin’s embrace and hugged him tightly.

They truly looked like a pair of lovers who were finally reunited after having been apart for a very long time. They were both intimate and passionate.

However, their bold actions had everyone staring and gaping in shock and disbelief. Cody and Harper, especially, stood frozen in place as though they’d been struck by lightning. They simply could not believe what they saw.

What was going on? She was the chairperson of Dash Corporation and the woman who ranked third on the Beauty Ranking. And most importantly, she was the granddaughter of a duke!

What the hell was happening? Why was she so eager to show affection toward a poor loser?

Cody’s hand was still extended, but without realizing it, he had already turned his head to stare at Dustin and Natasha. The smile on his face stiffened, and his emotions churned.

was shocked beyond belief. Could Dustin have told the

that even possible? Dustin was a nobody! At most, he knew some martial arts and some medical skills. There were countless people

someone like him

and talented,

Ms. Harmon? How is he even fit to stand beside her?” Harper’s eyes were wide. She refused

didn’t have the right background, talent or connections. No matter how hard he tried, he would only manage to scrape by. He would remain stuck in the lower social circle for life,

even good enough for Harper, much less the granddaughter of a duke! They

could make any sense of what

Do I look good? I’ve spent a

her eyes. It had only been several days since they last met, but to her, it felt like

You always do.” Dustin smiled and raised his hand to tuck a loose strand of

he saw the beauty in front of him. Even the air around him seemed