An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 2484

“Are you even qualified to sit while speaking to me?”

Austin’s words struck like the blow of a hammer. They were sharp and unrelenting, and they left no room for retort.

Langdon sat frozen and was momentarily speechless. He hadn’t expected a brat like Austin to have such a sharp tongue.

If he admitted he had come for personal matters, he would keep his pride intact, but he would lose control of the conversation. Everything he had prepared -and all the accusations he meant to throw-would be meaningless.

But if he insisted it was official business, he would have to show proper respect and offer a formal greeting. No matter how he answered, he would be conceding ground.

“I’ll ask one more time. Are you here on official or personal matters?” Austin asked coldly.

“O-Official matters.” Cornered, Langdon barely managed to get the words out.

“Well? Is this how an official conducts himself?” Austin pressed.

Langdon had no choice but to rise and offer a deep bow. “Your Highness, it’s an honor to stand before you.”

The other royal advisors quickly followed suit, and their earlier arrogance vanished as they stood and paid their respects.

Axel watched the shift unfold and couldn’t hide his admiration.

truly lived up to his reputation. He was sharp-witted and strategic. With just a few words, he had

serious. I was just having a little

but the next, he was

a seat. Don’t be so

attitude, Langdon and the other

Highness. I’ll just stand.” Langdon’s face

been in government for years, but never expected to be outplayed by Austin, and the

wish, Uncle

didn’t press the matter. He sat down casually, then looked at Langdon with

Langdon began, but he found himself at

righteous fury and was ready to denounce Austin. But after being thrown off balance, that fire had all but

an eyebrow. “Cat got your tongue,

and people are in a panic. I must ask-what exactly has happened to

issued an official notice this morning, and everything is clearly stated there. Did

” What notice? Why haven’t we

so it’s understandable if you missed it,” Austin said evenly. “I’ll have copies delivered to your homes later

Langdon quickly interjected, “Forget the notice. Just tell me what crime did Sir Prescott commit that justifies this chaos? Did you really need to turn the entire city

so much for West Lucozia. Even if he made a mistake, does

this recklessness, nor would he allow you to throw Celestria into

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