An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“Honestly, we shouldn’t waste time debating who’s better suited to be king. We just need to figure out who’s most likely to take the throne,” Jensen said matter-of- factly.

As a businessman, he only cared about maximizing profit. To him, it didn’t matter who sat on the throne but who had the best odds. He felt that backing that person would be the wisest choice.

“Who’s most likely depends on who has the strongest backing,” Jonathan said thoughtfully.

“Oh, right! I forgot to ask-who are the Moseys supporting?” Jovian asked, smacking his forehead. They’d been discussing this for so long but still hadn’t figured out where the Moseys stood.

“My guess is Prince Nathaniel.” Jensen narrowed his eyes as he analyzed the situation. “He’s close to Anders. With his immense potential and the king’s favor, the Moseys might see him as their best bet.

“Anders’ personal ties can’t speak for the entire Mosey family,” Jovian countered, shaking his head. “Family interests outweigh personal relationships by far.”

“Dad, you’re experienced and knowledgeable. What’s your take on this?” Jonathan asked.

“If I’m not mistaken, the Moseys have likely placed their bet on Prince Matthias,” Simon said solemnly.

“Prince Matthias? What makes you say that?” Jonathan looked puzzled.

“The Moseys wield immense influence,” Simon explained. “In all of Oakvale, only the Spanner family even comes close under royal authority.”

He continued, “As for Sir Mosey, he’s already reached the pinnacle of what a vassal can achieve. There’s nowhere else for him to rise. If he wants more, his ambition must be aimed at absolute power.

The weight of his words made the three Ballards brothers’ faces darken.

“Are you saying… Sir Mosey wants to overthrow the throne?” Jonathan asked in disbelief.

out of government affairs.

most ruthless. Sir Mosey has been

He had seen men who acted like brothers, showering others with gifts and favors, only

not impossible,” Simon said. “That said, outright rebellion is too risky. What Sir Mosey really wants is to control

three Ballards brothers exchanged uneasy

of the infamous Dragon Guard. They worked in the shadows and never flaunted their power, but their name alone struck fear into the entire court. It seemed the Moseys were planning to follow the

weak and sickly to shoulder the responsibility of the

he would be challenging to control once in power. His talents are so great they could even

and would fit perfectly

suspected Seamus was hiding something and played the role of a master strategist so convincingly

and the weakening of the monarchy, the

best serve the Mosey family’s interests.” Jensen

backing Prince Matthias, who should we

Oakvale’s eight great families all play a role, but the decisive factor will come from the Mosey family

with the fourth son of the Spanner family. Go and

care of it right

Jonathan nodded before leaving.

much time left for them to

in with the Fallon family as well,” Simon said,

Fallon family wasn’t as influential as the Spanner family or the Moseys, they were

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