An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Hey, hang the banner a little higher. Put them where they’re most eye- catching!”

“And the red carpet on the ground, unroll it outside!”

“Are the performers here yet? Have them get ready quickly. We’re starting soon!”

Lana kept giving out orders from time to time. She was very detailed in her work, going through everything herself to ensure things were done right.

Nothing could go wrong today, so she needed to see to it that everything was on the right track.

“Lana!”

Just then, a Maybach pulled up by the curb. Then, Matteo, who was all suited up, came out with a smile.

“Dad! You’re here!” Lana stopped what she was doing and went up to him.

well?” Matteo looked around, pleased with what his daughter

there be with me

friends, and they’re interested in the Dew Balm. They’ll be coming over to support

Dad!” Lana was elated. Her father’s friends were all influential figures, so it

you. Whether or not the Camron family can do

lot of their resources into producing the Dew Balm. It had been

worry, Dad. Everything’s going to be just fine!” Lana

have been less confident. But now that they had the

“Hey, where’s your

looked over and gestured in his direction. Matteo followed her gaze and saw a handsome and casually dressed young man coming

just the right time, handsome. Here, allow me to introduce you to my father, your future father-in- law.”

Dustin’s face froze. He couldn’t even say what he intended to say.

young lady, what nonsense are you saying? Can’t you see

extended his hand toward Dustin. He