An Understated Dominance

Chapter 1218 Just A Small Trouble

He had seen many beautiful women, but someone like Kate, who maximized her feminine charm and acted like a seductive enchantress, was something he had never encountered before. What’s more, this extraordinary beauty was his sister-in-law. The forbidden allure of such a situation ignited a deep desire, making him itchy and restless.

“Sigh…”

After some small talk, Kate suddenly pretended to sigh with sorrow.

“What’s wrong? Sister-in-law, do you have something on your mind?” Brayden asked proactively.

“It’s nothing, really. Just a small trouble,” Kate replied, feigning a distressed look. “You were injured recently, and I don’t want to trouble you.”

“Sister-in-law, what are you talking about?” Brayden said with a hint of disappointment. “What do you mean by ‘trouble’? Are you looking down on me or thinking that I’m incapable of helping you?”

no, that’s not what I meant,” Kate waved her hand, pretending

you. I promise to help you

to help me,” Kate began, “I must

lies in the hands of my third uncle, Hector. He’s an ambitious and cunning person who has always coveted the position of family head. He’s used all sorts of despicable means to achieve his goals, completely disregarding

her voice trembling with emotion. “As a daughter, watching my father suffer like these pains me deeply. However, I’m just a weak woman and have no ability to challenge my third uncle. I

deeply

a beast!” Brayden exclaimed angrily. “The past is

uncle resorted to stealing the family’s most treasured possession as a threat. If we can’t retrieve this treasure, my father, as the family head, will be forced to take his

she spoke, she began to sob softly, appearing

strong protective instinct, was ignited by her emotional performance. He stood up suddenly, his aura domineering, and declared, “Sister-in-law, rest assured, I’ll take care of this matter! I’ll have someone immediately capture Hector and interrogate him rigorously