An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

As Rufus unleashed his sudden burst of anger, Reuben felt a surge of fear, his face drained of color. In his experience, the prince seldom displayed joy, making his furious outburst all the more unexpected.

After all, Russo had only been involved with an ordinary woman. Surely, it didn’t warrant such fury?

“Your Highness, it’s my fault for not disciplining him properly. If my son has erred, I’m prepared to shoulder all the blame!” Reuben knelt on the floor, presenting an image of righteousness.

“Can you handle that responsibility?” Rufus, abruptly seizing a handful of letters, delivered them with a swift slap to Reuben’s face.

The force sent Reuben sprawling. His face was aflame. “What’s all this about? “Perplexed, Reuben gathered the scattered letters and began to examine them.

delved, the more his panic intensified. His entire body shook like

be … It’s impossible!” Reuben shook

the transgressions of the Vern family, encompassing not just his son Russo

explicitly listed. Many of these deeds he had long

happening? Why had Rufus resorted to agents to investigate the

now? Do you have anything left to say?”

Wide awake to reality, Reuben knelt on the floor,

the floor with each word, even if it

the Vern family’s myriad crimes

Vern family was committing those murders and arsons, did