An Understated Dominance By Marina Vittori Chapter 1356-Cody’s words were a mixture of determination and a heartfelt plea that might have convinced any ordinary person to change their mind.

However, Maximus was quick to react. He raised his hand and slapped Cody across the face, yelling, “You talked too much!” Cody’s head spun, and his mouth was knocked open. He was dizzy, and his nose was bleeding.

“You … how dare you hit me?” Cody blurted out. He covered his throbbing face with his hands, trying to comprehend what was happening.

As the young master of the Ostrower family, he had never been so publicly humiliated. “Why did I hit you? Keep talking, and I’ll have to shut you up for good,” Maximus threatened sternly.

Cody was trembling with fear, and he dared not utter another word. He couldn’t believe that Dustin and Maximus had acted so recklessly, disregarding Pablo’s position and their safety.

“You two bastards sure are bold!” Pablo, who lay on the floor, roared in anger “This is the Golden Balcony, my territory, and part of the Langford family’s business.

“If you dare harm me, it’s a direct assault on the Langfords’ honor. After tonight, you will have no place in Oakvale!” At this moment, he dropped all pretense and explicitly declared his powerful connections.