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.

beyond belief. Could Dustin have told the

was a nobody! At most, he knew some martial arts and some medical skills. There were countless people like that in Oakvale! He was as plain as plain

Why would someone like him

capable, and talented,

How would this rascal even know Ms. Harmon? How is he even fit to stand beside her?” Harper’s eyes were wide. She refused to accept what she saw. In her mind, Dustin was just a country bumpkin who was out to make a living

tried, he would only manage to scrape by. He would remain stuck in the lower social circle for life,

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

any sense of what

look good? I’ve spent a lot

arms around Dustin’s waist, lifting her face to look into his handsome one. There was pure joy in her eyes. It had only been several

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

in front of him. Even