An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Although they weren’t sure what was going on, it was clear that the poison was extremely potent.

“What is going on?” Eleanor, Elena, and Julie exchanged puzzled looks, their brows furrowed. The hall was filled with people, yet only their guards were affected. It was astonishing to think that the poison could differentiate between friend and foe.

“Rhys! Are you responsible for this?” Julie was quick to conclude.

“Don’t blindly accuse me. I didn’t do anything.” Dustin shrugged.

“You still dare deny it? You clearly did this, you rotten bastard!”

“Rhys! You’d better hand us the antidote! Otherwise, if anyone dies here, I will send you with them!” Elena yelled.

The guards she brought today were from the elite ranks of the Forrest family. They weren’t only skilled but also extremely loyal.

The Forrest family had invested considerable resources in training these elite guards. She would be held accountable if they all died here upon her return. She might even be punished by house law. 1

you. I didn’t do

calmly, “Even if I did, why would I hand over the antidote? Don’t

You’ll be up against the entire Forrest family if you don’t hand over the antidote!” Elena

terms. The worst that could happen is a

to be so hard to deal with. He was unfazed when threatened with the

you hand over the antidote,

“That won’t do.”

of you to apologize to me in public and reimburse me

In your dreams!” Elena

roared, her expression dark. “Dustin, we’ve been extremely patient with you! If you insist on being stubborn, you’ll suffer

of high status, having power and influence. They would never apologize to the scum of society. If news spread that

say something when her