An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“Gentlemen, I’ve done my part and had my tea already. I still have things to take care of, so I’ll leave now. Farewell!” Jovian said.

When no one responded, he didn’t say another word. He nodded respectfully, stood up, and exited the room.

When the door opened, Warrick’s face darkened, and his hand instinctively moved toward the hilt of his sword. But before he could act, Huxley gently touched his arm and shook his head.

Jovian noticed something was off and paused at the doorway before stepping out.

Boston, who was standing by the door, let out a quiet sigh of relief as he watched Jovian leave without a scratch. His relief was short-lived, though, when he saw the grim expressions on the faces of the three men inside.

It was clear that the meeting hadn’t gone well. Fortunately, nothing too serious had happened. Otherwise, Boston would have much explaining to do to both sides.

“Why did you stop me? That arrogant brat clearly doesn’t respect us. He’ll think we’re pushovers if we don’t teach him a lesson.” Warrick slammed his fist on the table.

The rosewood split apart under the impact, and food and wine flew everywhere. In the past, his temper would have led him to kill Jovian on the spot.

“If he were anyone else, you could do whatever you wanted,” Huxley said calmly.

“But Jovian isn’t just from the Ballard family. He’s also Lord Austin’s guest. If something happened to him here today, do you think His Highness would let us off the hook?”

“That’s right,” Percival added. “We can threaten and intimidate all we want, but harming him is out of the question. It’s not worth provoking Lord Austin over a petty dispute.”

few threats and trying to scare Jovian was one thing, but hurting him would cause a lot of

can’t insult or hit him. So we

out about this, his reputation would take

hold us responsible if

moment, then seemed to get the idea. “You’re

sure he vanishes without a trace.” Huxley made a slashing motion across his throat and lowered his voice. “As long as we keep it clean and leave no evidence, even

like the sound of

him. If Jovian had

some influence, but not enough to stir things up here. With their reach, Warrick didn’t need to

they didn’t make a scene, Warrick figured that Austin wouldn’t make a fuss over a

take lightly. Maybe we should think this through a little

was one thing, but if it led to someone’s death, he

you’re scared, don’t get involved. Let me handle it,” Warrick said coldly. “But let me make one thing clear-everyone knows what

Prescott.” Percival laughed awkwardly. “Consider me absent today. I

causing trouble. If he could avoid it, he would. After all these years

“He cast a sideways glance at him. He

help, dealing with Jovian was easy enough. He felt that

jeep, Jovian sat with his eyes closed in the back seat

off. You should leave West Lucozia now. The sooner, the better.” Boston finally spoke up

If I leave now, I’d be going back on my word.” Jovian