An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Russo’s countenance reflected weakness as he explained, “I don’t know… I’m not familiar with that person.

“But he’s connected to the Ashen family. He came after me to rescue a woman named Lisa Ashen.”

“Ashen family? Lisa Ashen?” Reuben’s face darkened, prompting him to issue a swift command.

“You’ve got an hour. Fetch Lisa and her family immediately. We need to extract the truth from them!”

“Yes, sir!” Acknowledging the order, the Vern family members dispersed promptly. In the heart of Celestria in West Lucozia, the Vern family commanded substantial influence.

and prosperity, Reuben, as the family patriarch, held the dual roles of city general and commander of a formidable army numbering over

was determined to capture the assailant and ensure severe consequences for anyone associated with

you will pay with their blood!” Reuben declared firmly. At

to attend to Russo before hastening to a corner to answer the call discreetly. Soon, a composed voice relayed, “Mr. Vern, the prince requests your

cautiously, “General Steele, why would he summon me in the

waiting!” the voice responded before abruptly ending

furrowed in contemplation. The recent seclusion of

had made? It didn’t make sense. He had been diligent and hadn’t committed

him with an important task? If so,

son’s tragic condition, the prospect of a

care of Russo. I have urgent matters to attend to,” Reuben instructed before leaving the

other side, at the Linden family’s opulent residence,