An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Dustin felt pressured by Simon’s scrutinizing gaze. However, he had already anticipated a situation like this and showed no outward signs of discomfort.

“My Lord, I’ve long heard of your name, but we’ve never met. Perhaps you find me familiar because I possess a rather unremarkable appearance,” Dustin explained humbly.

Over the past decade, his height, appearance, and temperament significantly changed. Even his closest friends from the past wouldn’t recognize him at first glance.

“Is that so?” Simon looked him up and down again.

He then replied impassively, “Perhaps that is true.”

“Grandfather, Dustin is an exceptional man. He excels in both the literary and martial arts and has outstanding medical expertise. He has also helped me out many times in the past.

“It would be difficult to find a young talent as outstanding as he is in all of Oakvale,” Natasha introduced Dustin proudly. She was always eager to highlight the merits of her man.

think you’re exaggerating a little too much, sweetheart?” Simon shook his

of talents. While this young man is capable, he still has a long way to

but you’ll understand

to be seen to be believed. She was confident that Dustin

while his guards positioned

begin now,” Natasha said with a faint

and no one else was skilled enough for a one-on- one duel with Dustin.

Sir Dante? Didn’t the Fallons arrange this duel? Why the hesitation? You wouldn’t want my grandfather to arrive excitedly

Dante’s expression froze, and beads of

interest of someone as influential as Simon. The current situation had slipped beyond his control.

with Dustin?” Dante turned to