An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Dad, what do you think?” Jonathan asked, turning to Simon.

“A guest has arrived, so we can’t be rude. Invite them to the living room so we can discuss things properly,” Simon replied calmly.

Anders represented the Mosey family, and regardless of his intentions, Simon couldn’t simply turn him away. As for the proposed marriage alliance, it was a matter that required thorough consideration.

“Understood,” the butler replied promptly before leaving.

“Go on with your meal. I’m going to meet with Anders,” Simon said, excusing himself from the table.

Jonathan, Jensen, and Jovian exchanged glances and, without hesitation, followed their father. They were curious to see what the Mosey family had in mind.

“Alright, let them handle it. Let’s focus on our meal,” Gemma Letcher, Natasha’s grandmother, said with a smile and signaled everyone to continue eating.

Three minutes later, in the Ballard family’s living room, Simon sat at the head of the table near the entrance. Jonathan and his brothers took seats to his left, arranged in order of age.

The butler soon returned, and he led several people inside.

At the front was a young man with striking features and a commanding presence. His sharp eyes gleamed with a cold intensity. This was Anders Mosey, one of Oakvale’s four princes, also known as the “Veros Warrior”.

Behind him was an elderly man with white hair, accompanied by two broad- shouldered middle-aged men.

The elderly man was around Simon’s age. Though his face was weathered, his energy was unmistakable. He walked with a deliberate, almost regal gait. His hands were clasped behind his back, exuding an air of authority.

granduncle. Zack commanded immense respect within the Mosey family, and no one dared to cross him. Even Seamus had to treat him with

and consultants for the Moseys. Though their ranks

Mr. Jonathan, Mr.

greeted them with a polite nod. His warm smile and effortless charm

beforehand that a distinguished guest like you was visiting? Had we known, we

unannounced visit, Your Lordship. I hope you’ll forgive me, “Anders

subtle hint, but instead of playing the fool, he responded calmly and

From what they know of Anders, he was a proud and haughty man. At such a young age, he held great power, with an army at his command,

arrogant, but he was undeniably confident and assertive. Yet today, he was nothing like the forceful figure they knew. It seemed as if he had become more composed

he become more

what brings you to my home?” Simon got

Anders stepped aside and gestured toward the elderly man. “This is my granduncle, Zack Mosey. He’s a highly respected member of our family but tends to stay out of the public

Simon said as

Zack, the third elder of the Mosey family. While Zack wasn’t as famous as

while,

you,” Zack said

there was no smile on his face, just a stiff, almost forced expression. Deep down, he

second only to the royal family in power among the four ancient houses. The Ballard, Fallon, and Spanner families lagged far behind them- especially

Zack viewed him as an old man with just a few years to live. Once Simon passed away, the Ballard family would only grow weaker by the day. By then, they wouldn’t even