An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“Oh? Really? Then, show them the evidence. Let everyone see for themselves.

“Austin said with a faint smile.

Langdon swallowed hard, and a cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Had his entire past really been dug up in just half a day?

“First, I investigated Mr. Langdon’s assets and income sources,” Axel said, pulling out a stack of documents and placing them on the table.

He explained firmly, “His spending far exceeds his salary. He owns 18 luxury homes, dozens of high-end cars, and a private collection of gold, antiques, and famous paintings.

“Altogether, his assets are worth tens of billions. Given his salary, it would take him several thousand years of saving every penny to afford that. So I have to ask-where did all this money come from?”

The moment those words left his mouth, all eyes turned to Langdon.

Everyone knew he was corrupt, but no one expected it to be on this scale. If his fixed assets alone were worth billions, his liquid assets must be even more staggering.

“Langdon, is this what you call being upright and innocent?”

Austin flipped through the documents and barely skimmed them before tossing them at Langdon’s feet. His words landed like a punch to the gut.

“No! This is impossible. Someone is framing me!” Langdon barked, kicking the papers aside. But the forced bravado in his voice did little to hide his unease. “I’ve always served with integrity. How could I possibly be involved in corruption? Every bit of this is a lie.”

even look at it. How do you know it’s fake?” Axel

innocent person would become a criminal in your hands. Your so-called evidence is

of these assets Axel mentioned belong to you?”

nothing to do with me. This so-called evidence is

yours, they’ll be confiscated.” Austin

send someone to take care of

lips twitched, but he didn’t dare

he would be lying if he said it didn’t hurt when they were about to be confiscated. But for now, he

he kept denying it, he was safe. But the moment

was just something to be gained and lost. As long as he wasn’t caught, he could always rebuild his fortune

is there anything else?”

are just one part of it,” Axel replied. “Despite his age, Mr. Langdon has maintained quite

and has fathered 17 illegitimate children. Some are already adults, while others are just learning to walk. The annual cost of supporting

Austin’s gaze shifted toward Langdon as he spoke with a cold, insincere smile.

“You… You’re spouting nonsense!”

“I have only one wife and one son. Where are all these

You won’t even acknowledge your own children?” Axel scoffed. “Why don’t we do a paternity test and see if

Why should I entertain such ridiculous accusations?” Langdon turned

in,” Austin said with a faint smile. ” Axel, arrange for them to be brought to the castle,

Your Highness!” Axel responded immediately and began issuing orders to his