An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Austin’s words were strong and commanding, each one landing like a thunderclap.

Warrick felt the weight of his presence. His brow furrowed for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure.

He glanced at the so-called evidence on the floor, showing no sign of panic or guilt. Instead, he said indifferently, “Your Highness, these dead men were nothing more than ants. Is this really worth making such a fuss over? I doubt you haven’t killed anyone before.”

As the old saying went, the higher one climbed, the heavier one’s purse. Warrick had clawed his way up, risking his life at every step for the sake of rising above the masses.

Everyone had their own desires-some sought fame, others fortune. Some were greedy for money, some for power, and others reveled in the adoration of the masses.

To achieve those things, one inevitably had to engage in shady dealings. It was an unspoken rule among officials, and Warrick saw nothing wrong with it.

“Ants?” Austin sneered. “Without these ‘ ants’ to support you, would you be living so comfortably? You threw your weight around like a petty despot. If you’re not stopped, others will follow your example.

And let me make one thing clear-while I

may have been idle in the past, I’ve never

taken innocent lives.”

“Your Highness, just because you haven’t done it doesn’t mean others can’t,”

Warrick replied coolly.

you think are truly clean? If you investigate thoroughly, I guarantee at least 90% of high-ranking

are like you. Second, if they are as you say, then

eyes narrowed slightly, and a glint of cold light

had served as a general in West Lucozia for years and had always been careful. Plus, he had already prepared an escape plan. If things truly

didn’t call you here to negotiate. I

winning every fight and crushing every enemy in my path. Do you know

to his feet with a fierce

spoiled brat who grew up with a silver spoon in his mouth.

To him, this arrogant young

But when he wasn’t,

you planning to rebel?”

what if

foot deep beneath him. The entire meeting

the room. The temperature dropped sharply,

and his elite enforcement team drew their blades. The hidden troops

half formed