An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

The most important thing was to find Donovan and ask him about the truth behind what had happened.

"Mr. Shaffer, you should rest up since you've just woken up. If there's anything you need, just tell me any time." Dustin helped Cinna lie back on the bed.

"Your Highness!" Cinna suddenly grabbed Dustin's arm. He said earnestly, "What happened then is all in the past now. Forget about it.

"If you continue investigating, it will only put you in danger. I believe the Princess Consort would have wanted you to live your life peacefully!"

"Mr. Shaffer, this is an unresolved matter that weighs heavily on my heart, and I feel guilty for it. If I do not get to the bottom of it, I shall never find peace," Dustin explained.

Seeing the look of determination in his eyes, Cinna could only sigh. He did not say any more. He knew that with Dustin's stubborn personality, he would never back down on something when his heart was already set on it.

"Mr. Shaffer, all you need to do now is to rest well. Don't put your thoughts on such trivial matters. I'll deal with them. Just rest up."

Dustin shot him a smile to reassure him before turning to walk out the door.

felt at ease. His goal was to find Donovan Linsor, the Prince of Carsonne, who was now in hiding. And only the person in Aylka could help him

made a call to a mysterious

voice of a woman could be heard. "Hey, why are you calling me again? Haven't I given you

exchanged pleasantries before going to the main reason for his call. "I'm calling you

right there!" The woman stopped him before

I made it clear the last time that I'll only

true that we're square now. But if you help me this time, I'd owe you a favor. If you ever

way in the palace. What can you help

into trouble at some point or another. It'll do you no

know that

moment before continuing, "Alright, I'll hear you out. If it

Carsonne." Dustin cut straight to the point.

to know where he went. Where