An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1774

As Rufus unleashed his sudden burst of anger, Reuben felt a surge of fear, his face drained of color. In his experience, the prince seldom displayed joy, making his furious outburst all the more unexpected.

After all, Russo had only been involved with an ordinary woman. Surely, it didn’t warrant such fury?

“Your Highness, it’s my fault for not disciplining him properly. If my son has erred, I’m prepared to shoulder all the blame!” Reuben knelt on the floor, presenting an image of righteousness.

“Can you handle that responsibility?” Rufus, abruptly seizing a handful of letters, delivered them with a swift slap to Reuben’s face.

The force sent Reuben sprawling. His face was aflame. “What’s all this about? “Perplexed, Reuben gathered the scattered letters and began to examine them.

The deeper he delved, the more his panic intensified. His entire body shook like a sieve, with cold sweat forming.

“No way! This can’t be … It’s impossible!” Reuben shook his head repeatedly, utterly unwilling to believe what was unfolding.

The letters laid bare the transgressions of the Vern family, encompassing not just his son Russo but also numerous influential members, even detailing Reuben’s misdeeds.

From embezzlement to murder, every crime was explicitly listed. Many of these deeds he had long forgotten, only to find them now on Rufus’s desk.

What was happening? Why had Rufus resorted to agents to investigate the Vern family? Had he made any mistakes?