An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

After all that tough talk, Julie hesitated. If she stepped back now, she would be like shooting herself in the foot. How could she show her face in the social circle after that? Just as she felt lost, a crisp voice cut through the tension.

“Ms. Amberson, why use a sledgehammer on a mosquito? Leave this small-time troublemaker to us.”

Two sharply dressed, beautiful young women strolled in side by side. The one in red exuded arrogance-it was Eleanor Welch! The one in white radiated a cold demeanor-it was Elena Forrest, who had crossed paths with Dustin.

Back in Millsburg, down in the Southern Province, these two first crossed paths in kindergarten. Then, they ran into each other again at General Murray’s estate stables, causing quite a ruckus. Little did they know that after all these years, they’d meet again right here.

“Ms. Forrest?” Julie’s face brightened upon seeing them. Her backup had arrived.

“Ms. Amberson, let me introduce you. The lady by my side is the Welch family’s heiress and my close friend.”

“Nice to meet you, Ms. Welch,” Julie said, extending her hand. Only those from elite families like her could be considered friends.

“Hello, Ms. Amberson,” Eleanor greeted with a friendly smile and continued, “Ms. Amberson, it seems you’ve run into trouble. Do you need our help?”

to handle it, but you two showed up right on cue,” Julie

with the two of us here!” Elena said confidently. She then turned to Dustin and, with a cold tone, said, “Rhys! Are you surprised to see us again? Millsburg was your turf, and I

we’re on my turf, isn’t it time

you plan to settle it?” Dustin

for her forgiveness. Secondly, apologize to me and

to Eleanor and beg her forgiveness. Once you’ve done all that, we’ll consider sparing you,” Elena

Are you out of your

represent the Forrest family,

an ancient house. In Oakvale, who can contend with us? If you don’t want to

caused quite a

is fearless! He actually offended

elite families and an ancient house! How is he going to survive

me, I’d probably