An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Dustin glanced at the keys on the table and said meaningfully, “All this secrecy, just what are you scheming?”

“You sound as if two weak women like us are capable of plotting a scheme.” Eleanor forced a smile.

“Yeah, we’ve sincerely repented and have no other ulterior motives. We swear on our lives!” Elena swore, going all out to convince Dustin. Eleanor’s eyes twitched when she heard her, wishing she could slap her across the face.

“For heaven’s sake, why did you include me in your swear?” Eleanor muttered silently to herself.

“Since there’s no scheming involved, let’s head up together,” Dustin said casually.

Eleanor’s expression froze.

She glanced at Elena and was quick to come up with an explanation. “It’s not convenient for Elena since she’s in a wheelchair. I have to stay here and take care of her.

“Besides, the murderer is treacherous. It’s dangerous for us to go up there.”

“Exactly, it’s too dangerous and inconvenient.” Elena nodded repeatedly in agreement. Dustin could tell they were panicking. Instead of exposing them, he took out a bottle of medicine and placed it on the table.

I need both of you to drink this poison. If anything happens to me up there,

sweat. Already feeling guilty, they were now completely

downstairs. Drinking poison

I’m in a wheelchair. I can’t

not dare, or are

if you refuse to drink it. So there’s no point in continuing this

hearing this, both of them exchanged glances and reluctantly

through gritted teeth. After all, risks were necessary to gain success. It seemed like if they avoided drinking the

steps later. With so many skilled doctors in Oakvale,

a deep breath before finally grabbing the medicine bottle and

was almost in tears. If she had known that it would come to this, she wouldn’t have

have nothing to

shot her

She reluctantly took the poison and took a

seems like the both of you are truly committed to this.”