Chapter 1293 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori Chapter 1293
In Oakvale, there were eight big families, and the Swanson family was one of them. They had been around for a hundred. years and were influential in Oakvale, especially in South City. They were like the kings of South City.
The Welsh family was another powerful family in the city. The Ostrower family may be respected, but they werenât on the same level.
When Cody heard about the Swanson family, his confidence turned into worry and seriousness.
âMr. Ostrower, I know you come from a good family,â Ziggy said. âBut there are some things you better not mess with, especially when it involves the Swanson family.
âI suggest you think twice before getting involved, or things could turn ugly.â He grinned, looking confident. He had looked into Harmony Healersâ background and knew they didnât have strong backing.
Cody replied, âZiggy, donât act like you have connections to the Swanson family. Youâre not fooling anyone.â
Ziggy responded, âThe Swanson family is known for their good name. There are things they canât handle openly, so people like us step in.
âHereâs another advice: stay out of things that donât concern you, or you might get into trouble.â
âWho do you think you are to talk to me like this?â Cody felt challenged.
âI might not be someone special, but the Swanson family is. If you keep pushing, there will be consequences.â Ziggy smirked.
âHa! Do you think bringing up the Swanson family scares me? Let me tell you, in Oakvale, we follow the rules.
âEven they canât control everything!â Cody declared confidently. Everyone from Harmony Healers watched from the sidelines. They came from a respected family and werenât easily intimidated by a bunch of troublemakers.
âOh? Can your Ostrower family do what the Swanson family canât?â Suddenly, a high-pitched voice echoed from the entrance.
Then, a hideous middle-aged man with a weathered face, a bulbous nose, and a mole on one side walked in. The mole had a few stray hairs, which added a bit of humor to his appearance.
âHey, isnât that the Swanson familyâs butler? What brings you here?â Ziggy quickly went over and began flattering him shamelessly. The hideous man was Zion Swanson, the Swanson familyâs butler.
âHmmph! Youâre taking too long to resolve this matter. If I hadnât come, could you have handled it?â Zion grumbled.
âYes, yes, youâre absolutely right, Mr. Swanson. Youâre wise, brave, and brilliant. âEven I canât even compare myself to you,â Ziggy flattered him, making Zion smile.
âEnough of that. Letâs focus on the issue at hand,â Zion said, turning to Cody.
âMr. Ostrower, I heard youâre unhappy with the Swanson family. Is that true?â
With those words, everyone in the room turned to look at Cody. On one side, Ziggy and his friends enjoyed the situation like they were watching a show.
On the other side, members of Harmony Healers looked nervous and worried. Even though Cody had influence and power, he was powerless against the formidable Swanson family.