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.

he delved, the more his panic intensified. His entire body shook like a sieve, with cold

way! This can’t be … It’s impossible!” Reuben shook his head repeatedly, utterly unwilling to

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

every crime was explicitly listed. Many of these deeds

to investigate the Vern

understand now? Do you have anything left to

Highness, spare me! Spare me, Your Highness!” Wide awake to reality, Reuben knelt on the floor, frantically begging

head banged against the floor with each word,

the Vern family’s myriad crimes could lead to their complete annihilation now that it

family was committing those murders and arsons, did