An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

In the Welch family living room, Eleanor had just returned home and vented her frustrations about the incident in the hospital to her parents.

“Dad! Mom! Ezra Swanson is despicable! He not only wanted to call off the engagement but also wanted to break ties with our family. He even physically assaulted me when I asked a few questions!

“Look at my face; he beat me black and blue. I don’t care; you guys must avenge me this time!” Eleanor roared; her blood was boiling. As a daughter of a prestigious family, for her to be dumped and physically assaulted was intolerable.

“Calm down, Eleanor.”

Alistair raised his hand to calm her and asked, “This is unlike Ezra; he’s usually mature and composed. Did you two have a fight?”

“How would I know?” Eleanor pouted.” I heard he got injured last night. So this morning, I went to the hospital to visit him.

“But when he saw me, he went berserk, hurling insults and even physically attacking me. It’s just outrageous!”

“That’s strange.” Alistair rubbed his chin, puzzled.

type to act recklessly. What happened to make him change like this? What’s

relationship. Even in the case of minor disputes

and ask what’s

married yet, and he dares to use violence against Eleanor. What will happen after marriage?

and dialing Barry’s private

doesn’t have time to take

my ass! What could they be busy with at the hospital? I think they’re

what do you think?” Alistair turned

situation is peculiar. If what Eleanor said is true and the Swanson family is really severing ties with us, there must be

How is that

Alistair furrowed his brow.

ties would cause both sides heavy losses. I can’t believe Barry would do something so

were under normal circumstances, he wouldn’t. But if the Swanson family is threatened, they might have no choice but to betray us,” she

threaten the Swanson family in South