An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Enough was enough, and the tension between Ezra and Eleanor was about to spill over.

“Ezra, I get that things have been tough, but come on, be a man! You’re not seriously leaving me, a fragile lady, to deal with everything on my own, right?” Eleanor huffed, displeased with Ezra.

“Whatever! I’m done with your drama. From now on, don’t bother finding me. And about our engagement, consider it over!” Ezra declared with a cold tone.

“Over?” Eleanor widened her eyes, finding it hard to believe. “Ezra, are you joking? Are you aware of what you’re saying?”

“Didn’t you catch that the first time? Let me spell it out-I want to call off the engagement!” Ezra raised his voice.

“Call off the engagement?” Eleanor was utterly baffled. She never expected him to say such a thing. Just the night before, he was compliant and eager to please. It seemed like he had turned into an entirely different person overnight.

“Ezra! Don’t be ridiculous!” Barry scolded. Even if they were to cut ties with the Welch family, there was no need to publicly break off the engagement, turning it into an open feud.

not sick! I’m perfectly fine!”

long. Do you even realize how insufferable you are? You’re spoiled, petty,

a woman prettier or more talented than you, you go out of your way to tear her down. You’re nothing

had ever dared to humiliate her like this and

of playing along with your bullshit.

fool!” Eleanor seethed, landing a fierce

the hell! You slapped me?” Ezra shot back, responding with a powerful slap that

quickly turned red

lay your hands on me?” Eleanor covered her cheek, looking both astonished and resentful. No one had ever dared to raise a hand

woken up to reality. I’m done playing the lapdog. If you try anything, I won’t hold