An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

After making up his mind, Jovian no longer hesitated. He instructed the driver to make a U-turn and head straight to the meeting place.

The meeting location was in a restaurant not far from the castle. It was only a ten-minute drive from where they had turned back.

When Jovian and Boston walked inside, they found the place nearly empty. There were no guests in sight, just a few receptionists. It looked like the restaurant had been cleared out just for them.

“Sir, please follow me. Sir Prescott is waiting for you upstairs,” the restaurant owner personally greeted them and led them to a private room on the second floor.

Warrick, Huxley, and Percival were leisurely drinking tea inside the room. The three chatted and laughed, but their conversation stopped the moment Jovian and Boston entered. All three turned their attention to Jovian.

They were quite curious about him. He had been privately invited by Austin and even stayed for dinner at the castle. It was a privilege none of them had ever received. However, upon seeing Jovian in person, the three were somewhat disappointed.

Jovian was of average height and had an unremarkable appearance-nothing about him stood out at first glance. But there was something about the way he carried himself. Back straight, shoulders squared -he looked like a man who didn’t bow to pressure.

“You’re here. Sit down,” Warrick said dryly as he gave Jovian a once-over.

He didn’t stand or offer a greeting. Instead, he remained seated with an air of complete indifference. It felt less like a dinner invitation and more like a superior addressing a subordinate. He gave off an air of cool detachment.

like Jovian wasn’t worth acknowledging. It seemed like they were purposely trying to show who was in

his frustration. Instead, he forced a

is the third son of the Ballard family, Jovian Ballard. As soon as he heard you wanted to meet for a midnight snack, he rushed over

their invitation, so it would only be polite for them to return the

This doesn’t concern you anymore. You can leave now.” Warrick waved him

power or influence had no place

glanced around

matter entirely. Without him

went wrong, Boston would have to answer for

wrong? My orders don’t count anymore? Do I need to repeat myself?” Warrick shot him a

he think he can defy Mr. Prescott’s orders? Do you have a death wish?” Percival suddenly

to these gentlemen. With their status, I’m sure they won’t make things difficult for me,” Jovian said with a

reluctantly. “Okay. I’ll

already agreed that they would immediately notify Austin for help if anything happened. Since the castle was nearby, the backup

the door to the private room closed, the atmosphere became more tense. But

calm demeanor made the three men uneasy. Was his boldness a sign of reckless confidence or just plain