An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Despite Bran’s intense glare, Dustin nonchalantly shrugged it off. He knew he could have easily emerged victorious in their fight without any intervention.

After handling a couple of minor disturbances, Aidan resumed his meal. Jackson, accompanied by the disciples of the Embersteel Order, chose to keep a low profile and settled into nearby seats.

Grace stood up and approached Jackson’s table. “Hello, everyone. Thank you for your timely assistance,” she expressed her gratitude. Jackson dismissed it coolly, saying, ” Just helping out, no biggie.”

He added, “I’ve always had a thing against those who prey on the weaker ones. Our sect consistently stands against injustice.”

“The Embersteel Order truly lives up to its reputation as a haven for true heroes,” Grace remarked admiringly.

not join us at the table for a few drinks?” she asked, warmly inviting them. “I’ve got a couple of bottles of premium wine in

premium wine, Jackson’s eyes widened with

formalities. I’m in, “he quickly said, motioning for his sect’s disciples to merge their table with

dishes and

course,” Mr. Will responded

variety of delectable dishes and premium wines. Without hesitation, Jackson poured himself a glass and downed it in one go. “This wine

up with pleasure after the first sip, and he couldn’t resist licking his lips. “I’d bet this has to be a century -old

of the wine. The 50- year-old vintage he had shared with

looks like our distinguished hero here knows his wines well,” Grace said with an ambiguous smile. After all, savoring a royal fine wine, especially one as rare as this, wasn’t

trying to come off as some kind of hero or anything. By the way, the name’s Jackson Hawk. If

Linsor, and this is