An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

For a moment, the people exchanged puzzled glances.

While most of them were aware that Rufus wasn’t in the best of health, they believed he still had several years ahead of him.

Rufus deciding to step down just as they had resolved all their issues caught everyone off guard.

“Rufus, aren’t you moving this too hastily?” Eloise advised.

“I agree, Your Highness. You’re full of vigor and likely to live a long life. There’s no need to step down at this time,” Wyatt said with straightforward honesty.

While the others were filled with uncertainty, they dared not speak. They were afraid of offending the future Prince if they urged Rufus to stay on the throne.

knew it was best to remain silent and observe the unfolding

is my final wish to make arrangements for the time after my departure,” Rufus said with a faint

Eloise began to speak, but Rufus

made my decision. There’s

crowd and addressed them solemnly, “Dear all, selecting the heir to the throne is an important matter that impacts

you believe is most qualified to take on my role in

The crowd shifted uncomfortably at his question. It appeared like Rufus was contemplating an internal vote, and

the question was, who should they choose? Logan or

undoubtedly had the upper hand. However, when

future was undeniable, owing to his exceptional performance

his mother, Eloise, was the eldest Princess

in West Lucozia but also in Oakvale.

comprehensive standpoint, it was evident that Austin stood a greater chance of assuming the throne. After all, the key factor in becoming the new Prince lay in amassing a multitude of supporters instead of merely having remarkable

suitable to assume