An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Night had fallen. Austin sat in the meeting room, quietly reading a book as he waited for the results of the investigation.

After successfully turning Percival against his allies, it was only a matter of time before they uncovered solid evidence of Warrick and Huxley’s crimes.

For years, the castle had turned a blind eye to their shady dealings. After all, corruption among officials was nothing new.

But this time was different. The two had secretly orchestrated Jovian’s murder, a direct challenge to the authority and dignity of the royal family. Such defiance couldn’t be ignored. If Austin didn’t set an example, others would surely follow.

“Your Highness!”

Axel burst into the meeting room, panting heavily. He had clearly run the whole way to avoid any delay.

Austin set his book aside and asked calmly, “Well? How did it go?”

“Your Highness, we’ve completely shut down all of Warrick and Huxley’s illicit operations. Every hidden network they had built over the years has also been dismantled,” Axel reported.

He went on, “We’ve also gathered extensive evidence of their crimes. Every offense is documented in detail. Please take a look, Your Highness.”

He handed over a thick stack of documents with both hands.

Austin took it and started flipping through the pages. After reading just two, his expression darkened.

Warrick and Huxley to be corrupt, but seeing the full extent of their atrocities made his blood boil. They had abused

that was only what had been uncovered. There were likely even more that

how much corruption had been festering

bastards…. Their crimes are unforgivable-no punishment could

documents, Austin angrily threw them to the floor. His face darkened

crimes listed were more than enough to warrant

Highness, just give the order, and I’ll lead the enforcement team to raid their estates immediately,”

shred of decency would have been outraged after reading

of them,” Austin said, struggling to contain his anger. His expression grew even darker. “Bring Huxley to

Your Highness,” Axel replied

he returned with Huxley

Huxley was clearly restless. His irritation showed,

Highness, I have pressing matters at home to attend to. When will I be allowed to leave?”

Austin scoffed coldly. “You won’t be

do you mean by that?” Huxley frowned. “I’ve always followed the law and never crossed you. Why are you

You’ve got some nerve saying that with a straight

biased against me, Your Highness, but I’m not holding it against you. Accusations need evidence. If you have proof,

I’ve been waiting for you to say