An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“After you, Sir Prescott.”

With one hand resting on the hilt of his sword, Axel’s other hand gestured toward the door.

“Hmph!” Warrick shot a cold glance at Axel’s subtle movement and then turned to leave the meeting room.

Even if Austin had his suspicions, Warrick knew he couldn’t do anything to him without concrete evidence.

Axel escorted Warrick back to Room A1.

After closing the door, he went to Room A2 and led Huxley to the meeting room.

“Your Highness, it is my privilege to stand before you.”

Huxley entered the meeting room with a respectful salute.

“Mr. Thatcher, please take a seat.”

Austin’s face remained neutral as he gestured for Huxley to sit, then motioned for Axel to pour him a cup of tea.

“Do you know why I’ve summoned you here today?” Austin spoke calmly, and his words carried the same probing tone as earlier.

“Is it about Jovian’s disappearance?”

Huxley asked in return.

you’re quick on the

raised an eyebrow. “In that case, go ahead

only heard rumors, but his disappearance has nothing to

Your Highness summoned me here just for questioning, I’m afraid you’ve got the wrong person.” Huxley lowered his head

Austin let out a

continued, “Jovian was last seen with the three of you. Last night, he even had a dispute with all of you. You say it has nothing to do

swear everything I’ve said is

last night, I went home afterward and never left again.

vouch for

better than to play these games. Don’t try to pull that on

I’ll spare you. If you keep denying it, you’ll only bring

royal family. I believe I’ve done nothing wrong. I beg

a chance, and you turned it down. There’s nothing more to say. Axel, escort him

this way.” Axel didn’t say much and escorted Huxley out of the meeting

frowned slightly and felt uneasy. He could tell that Austin was genuinely furious this time. If evidence were found,

coordinated with Warrick and handled the loose ends, he couldn’t shake the guilt. All he could do now was hope Austin found nothing and the matter would eventually blow

back to Room A2, Axel returned to the meeting

was lost in thought while holding his teacup. He could tell that Warrick and Huxley

someone. Even if the enforcement team

knew he’d have to

them,” he said suddenly after a long

them?” Axel looked confused. ” Your Highness, they’re