An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Julie’s expression shifted as she snapped back, “Y-You’re out of line!”

She added, “Rhys! I’m with the Moseys now. I can’t believe you’d be disrespectful. Do you have a death wish?

Unfazed, Dustin shot back, “Cut the crap. We’ve known each other for a while. I’ve got you figured out.”

“Nonsense!” Julie glared, roaring, “You insolent dog! With my status, you’ll never make the cut! I order you to kneel and apologize or face the consequences!

“Dream on.” Dustin scoffed.

“You think climbing the social ladder gives you the right to be a bully?”

a bully? Do you dare go against the Moseys?” Julie proudly displayed a gold badge. “Rhys! Take

Mosey’s badge?” With a knowing grin, Dustin asked,

Julie off guard, and she struggled to stay composed.

bit with it, but things didn’t go as planned when she ran into the headstrong Dustin. She forcefully denied, “Nonsense! This badge is clearly

what’s your relationship with Sir Mosey? Why would he

your business! Why should I explain Sir Mosey’s actions to a nobody

might tear your mouth apart,” Abigail calmly warned. Though her demeanor remained composed, her eyes

down her spine and toughened up. “You’re trying to intimidate me? Do you know who I am? Do you

smiled, her eyes carrying