An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“Well… some things are better left unsaid, but I believe you understand what I’m getting at,” Percival said gravely.

“I’m afraid I don’t, Mr. Wentworth. You’ll have to forgive my ignorance.” Jovian’s tone was measured and composed.

“You…” Percival’s expression darkened.

Judging by Jovian’s demeanor when he first arrived, Percival had assumed that he was someone who knew how to read between the lines. Yet now, he was feigning ignorance, making it clear that he wasn’t taking Percival seriously.

“Enough, Mr. Wentworth. Let me handle this.”

Warrick took over the conversation and got straight to the point. “Jovian, right? Let’s not waste time. We know why you’re here. The only question is-what have you found out?”

“And what kind of information are you referring to, Sir Prescott?” Jovian asked.

Warrick slammed a palm onto the table, and his face darkened. “Don’t play dumb with me, brat. I don’t have time for games. If you don’t start talking, don’t blame me if I stop showing the Ballard family any respect.”

As he spoke, an oppressive force exploded from his body and crashed into Jovian.

To rise to the rank of Major General in the State Guard of West Lucozia, one needed more than just an impressive military record-immense personal strength was essential. The sheer pressure of a developed grandmaster’s presence was something few could withstand.

He picked up his teacup and took a slow sip, though the faint tremor in his fingers betrayed the immense pressure bearing

Prescott, is this a dinner invitation or an interrogation?” he asked coolly. “My family may not be among the great families, but we’re not pushovers. If this is how the conversation

low-ranking officer, yet you dare speak to me like this? Do you

“Insubordination?” Jovian chuckled.

Lucozia, and I’m a government official in Oakvale. You have no jurisdiction

Rank doesn’t mean a damn thing here. And thirdly, have

heaved, his eyes burned with fury, and his

and frost crept over the wine

remained unfazed, but Percival was visibly shivering though he dared not

could fabricate a

“But before you do, let me remind you. I’m a guest of the castle. Tomorrow, I have an audience with Lord Austin. If you arrest me tonight, how exactly

even darker.

dare. I’m merely reminding

growled

hadn’t taken Jovian seriously before, but now, he had

direct heir of the Ballard

at length with Austin. If they arrested Jovian the moment he left, Austin would not take it lightly, especially with