An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

The company was closed even before the Welch and Swanson families could profit from it. In addition to having a warehouse full of the ointment, the money invested had also gone down the drain because they couldn’t sell it.

Suddenly, the Welch and Swanson families were in deep waters. On the other hand, the Camron family was in a completely different situation. They had just joined the elite social rank right away because of the support shown by the two ancient houses.

Not only were they making money, but they had towered above the most influential families in the city in terms of networking.

If this continued, they’d finally be able to join the rank of influential families within three months! By that time, Oakvale would have nine great families!

It was nighttime in the Welch family meeting room. Alistair, the leader of the Welch family, and Barry Swanson, the leader of the Swanson family, were in a discussion. Only a few other core members, like Eleanor and Ezra, were also present.

“Alistair, what actually happened? You promised that as long as the Swanson family joined this venture, we’d make a lot of money together.

“Look at us now! The Swanson family has invested a lot of money, and the company is already a flop when it has just started!

“Most importantly, the clients who have placed their orders with us are asking for a refund. If this continues, the Swanson family will face a substantial loss!”

not listened to Alistair and invested heavily

were very confident as they received many purchase orders and didn’t mind spending a huge fortune to gather the required

no idea they would be losing so much money that it’d eat into their savings.

know you’re very worried. But please try to calm down.” Alistair sighed softly, “If the Swanson family has sustained a huge loss, do you think we, the Welch

in this together, and we’ll have to weather

a little too incompetent? You can’t even take on the Camron family, and you’re risking your family’s fortune and reputation with it.” Barry

mishap. We would have won if

ancient houses? What’s going on?” Barry

Alistair explained what happened without missing out on

expression, he said, “That’s weird. With their influence,

Dawson family

be influential, but to have support from the Fallon and Ballard families, I don’t think they’re capable

of the eight great families was not a secret. The Langford family was the