An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

As if it was a fairy tail, Natasha turned out to be the granddaughter of the Duke of Lachshire. Her newfound identity commanded respect, as Natasha effortlessly overshadowed Lana.

For a moment, Lana couldn't shake the feeling of inferiority. However, realizing that such an outstanding woman had chosen Dustin, Lana felt reassured in her judgment.

"Honestly, it caught me off guard because I didn't know she was the Duke of Lachshire's granddaughter when I first met her," Dustin shrugged.

"So, you lucked out big time?" Lana teased.

"Something along those lines." Dustin chuckled without explicitly confirming or denying it.

"Cheers to you two and a whole life of happiness!" Lana raised her beer, clinked it with Dustin's, and then downed it in one go.

The two continued their conversation over drinks, feeling even more at ease without the complexities of a romantic relationship.

tucked away her feelings for Dustin deep in her heart. In the grand

a crush on someone didn't mean you had to claim them as your own. Being friends, sharing a drink and conversation from time

Dustin decided to call it a

gazed at the ceiling. There were

her phone rang. Lana picked it up and saw it was

already late. Can't it wait until tomorrow?" Lana

at home. Hurry back!" The voice

Lana

explain over the phone. You'll know when you get here."

in a while." After hanging

another set of