An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 2553

When the castle’s gate swung open, every eye turned toward the entrance. Under the watchful gaze of the crowd, Austin strode out with his two guards. His posture exuded confidence and authority.

“Your Highness!”

The gathered officials instantly rushed forward to greet him. Grins spread across their faces as if they couldn’t wait to please him. Whether it was Huxley, Percival, or Warrick, all wore the same ingratiating expression.

After all, Austin was the infamous hellraiser. Though he had reined himself over the past two years, his past reputation still loomed over them.

At least Rufus could be reasoned with. But Austin? He was a wild card-utterly unpredictable, like a ticking time bomb. Every last one of them had suffered his wrath before.

Percival approached with a flattering smile. “Your Highness, you finally come out. I have something important to discuss with you. If you’d be so kind as to listen-”

Before he could finish his sentence, he was dismissed by Austin, who found him a nuisance and pushed him aside.

“Out of my way!”

Percival’s frail body swayed dangerously as he struggled to regain his balance.

“Mr. Wentworth, there’s a proper order to things. His Highness has always been reasonable. He won’t tolerate your bad habits.” Warrick sneered as he quickly stepped forward. “Your Highness-”

Warrick opened his mouth to speak, but before he could utter a single word, Austin cut him off, “Mind your own business.”

on Warrick’s face immediately faltered and was replaced by a look of

happened? He wasn’t expecting that kind of dismissal. Was Austin

glanced around and wisely kept his mouth shut. After all, it would have been awkward to get reprimanded for no

here to deliver a letter on behalf of

walked toward the crowd, and his eyes

he spoke, everyone’s attention shifted to Boston. If they remembered correctly, the Ballard family sent this third-ranking official

second. Cold sweat trickled down his forehead as his

Boston just walked right into a trap by

I’m asking you guys-who’s here to deliver the

stammered and raised his trembling hand. At that point, denying

don’t look familiar.” Austin stepped closer. He gave Boston a quick once-over and said coolly, “But

he turned and walked

off guard, Boston froze in

be called out? Why

what had just happened. They had been waiting forever without

just shown up, was invited into the castle before them. It was utterly perplexing. With their experience, status, background, and loyalty, there was no reason Boston should

the gate. He turned and shouted at him, “Hey, what are you standing there for? Get inside already, or should

as he hurried forward. He still had no idea what

meet with the prince and make his case, he

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