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.

at ease. His goal was to find Donovan Linsor, the Prince of Carsonne, who was now in

left the villa, Dustin made a call to a

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

I'd like to thank you for it." Dustin exchanged pleasantries before going to the main reason for his call.

woman stopped him before he could continue any

last time that I'll only help you once. We're even now. Are you

I'd owe you a favor. If you ever run into a situation where you need help,

my way in the palace. What can you help me with?" the woman

at some point or another. It'll do you

this as an investment, if you will. You should know that the Rhys family always keeps our word," Dustin

The woman hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Alright, I'll hear you out. If it isn't too

like to ask you about the Prince of Carsonne." Dustin cut straight to the

to know where he went. Where