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

He won’t stir up any big waves 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

that we’re on my turf, isn’t it time

plan to settle it?” Dustin

beg for her forgiveness. Secondly, apologize to me and

beg her forgiveness. Once you’ve done all that, we’ll consider sparing

out of your mind?” Dustin

to think before you answer,” Elena threatened. “I represent the Forrest family, Eleanor represents

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

caused quite

He actually offended

and an ancient house! How is he going to

me, I’d probably be