An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Oh? Really? Then, show them the evidence. Let everyone see for themselves.

“Austin said with a faint smile.

Langdon swallowed hard, and a cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Had his entire past really been dug up in just half a day?

“First, I investigated Mr. Langdon’s assets and income sources,” Axel said, pulling out a stack of documents and placing them on the table.

He explained firmly, “His spending far exceeds his salary. He owns 18 luxury homes, dozens of high-end cars, and a private collection of gold, antiques, and famous paintings.

“Altogether, his assets are worth tens of billions. Given his salary, it would take him several thousand years of saving every penny to afford that. So I have to ask-where did all this money come from?”

The moment those words left his mouth, all eyes turned to Langdon.

Everyone knew he was corrupt, but no one expected it to be on this scale. If his fixed assets alone were worth billions, his liquid assets must be even more staggering.

“Langdon, is this what you call being upright and innocent?”

Austin flipped through the documents and barely skimmed them before tossing them at Langdon’s feet. His words landed like a punch to the gut.

“No! This is impossible. Someone is framing me!” Langdon barked, kicking the papers aside. But the forced bravado in his voice did little to hide his unease. “I’ve always served with integrity. How could I possibly be involved in corruption? Every bit of this is a lie.”

“You didn’t even look at it. How do you know it’s fake?” Axel sneered.

your enforcement team twists the truth. Even the most innocent person would become a criminal in your hands. Your so-called evidence is

you’re saying none of these assets Axel mentioned belong to you?”

to do with me. This so-called

aren’t yours, they’ll be confiscated.” Austin

grinned. “I’ll send someone

but

years, he would be lying if he said it didn’t hurt when they were about to be confiscated.

he kept denying it, he was safe.

just something to be gained and lost. As long as he wasn’t caught, he could

is there anything else?”

it,” Axel replied. “Despite his age, Mr.

fathered 17 illegitimate children. Some are already adults, while others are just learning to walk. The annual cost of supporting

a cold, insincere smile. “He’s nearly 70 and

“You… You’re spouting nonsense!”

scrambled to defend himself. “I have only one wife and one son. Where are all these illegitimate children

your own children?” Axel scoffed. “Why don’t we do a paternity test and see if

such ridiculous accusations?” Langdon turned his head away

do with you, our castle will take them in,” Austin said with a faint smile. ” Axel, arrange for them to be brought to the

responded immediately and began issuing orders

“Hold on!”