An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Eleanor’s cruel expression gave Ezra the chills. He thought that she might hesitate. He never thought that she would want Dustin to experience excruciating pain from the beginning.

After all, Dustin did help her once. Wasn’t that too cruel?

When Ezra thought of what he had done before, he was a little frightened. It was lucky that he still had the support of the Swanson family.

If his fate was in the hands of this crazy woman, he knew he’d end up with a horrible ending.

“Ezra, is there a problem?” Eleanor looked at him again with an innocent smile. She looked completely different from the cruel and vengeful person a few moments ago.

“No, no problem at all!” Ezra laughed. This guy has it coming. He actually had the guts to upset my girl. He must pay for it!”

“I knew it! You love me most!” Eleanor smiled sweetly. Then, she pointed at the green wooden container and said, “Sir Crane, we’ll use the venomous thing in this. We must teach this goon a good lesson.”

“You’ve paid for this service. Your wish is my command.” Without saying another word, Theodore nodded in agreement.

and dripped a few drops of fresh blood on it

secretive manner. After the charade,

the green cloth was lifted, a venomous black insect escaped and flew out the door very

it. We’ll know the results in an hour.” Theodore folded his sleeves and sat down again as he

With a wave

a sumptuous feast was served. An ornate wooden box was also placed on the table. When it was opened, Theodore saw that it

please accept my small token of appreciation.” Ezra

honor

flashed a rare smile and graciously accepted the gold bars. Compared to cold, hard

successful collaborations between us.” Ezra poured three glasses of wine for each of them. They drank every last drop after

began to relax as they drank more wine. Ezra was very

just paid handsomely with gold bars, Theodore was