An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Logan?” Austin was stunned as he watched the man remove his mask, then his eyes lit up with joy. The man who infiltrated the castle was no stranger. It was Dustin, dressed in a guard’s attire.

“Austin, you’ve truly come far on your own. You can handle matters independently now,” Dustin praised, a glint of pride in his eyes as he observed his step-brother.

Having overheard Austin and Eloise’s entire conversation, Dustin appreciated Austin’s trust in him. He acknowledged Eloise’s concerns as well.

Throughout history, it wasn’t uncommon for siblings and family members to vie for power. Eloise’s protective instincts for her child were entirely justified.

“Logan, when did you return?” Austin asked.

“Just two days ago,” Dustin replied.

“Do you already know what happened to Father?” Austin’s voice trembled slightly. Dustin glanced at his father’s picture near his coffin and nodded in silence.

they know that it would be their final farewell. Now,

the casket and gazed at Rufus through the half-open lid.

once despised, a wave of sorrow engulfed him. If only he had returned to West Lucozia and met with his father sooner, perhaps things wouldn’t have turned out

this? Dustin’s fists involuntarily clenched, and his

relied solely on the panacea to sustain his

into death, this outcome might be considered a form of liberation,” Austin said with his voice choked

murderer?” Dustin turned around

investigating the

the spy

Dustin asked again.

have a suspect, but with the uncertainty surrounding the current situation, I haven’t taken

an eye on the spy for now. Once we expose the mastermind, we can apprehend