An Understated Dominance (Chinese Version) Chapter 21-40

Chapter 26.

As soon as Dustin entered the building, he gradually
worked his way up and killed everybody he came across. None of his
opponents could stand up to him at all, each felled in mere seconds. “You
want to take revenge on me, but you don’t know who I am?” Dustin began to
close in on Trevor. The look in his eyes was exceptionally cold. “Damn
it! Don’t come near me, or I’ll kill you!” Trevor suddenly took out a gun
from his drawer. However, Dustin immediately rushed forward and grabbed
the muzzle before Trevor could lift his hand. Then, he grabbed the gun. A
metallic groan rang out. Trevor was shocked to realize that the muzzle of
his gun had been twisted by Dustin. The gun was made of iron! How could
he manipulate the gun like it was mud? — “Mr. Mr. Rhys, it’s a
misunderstanding. I swear I won’t bother you anymore if you leave now.”
Trevor started breaking out in a cold sweat. He decided to give in.
Dustin’s power was beyond the level of ordinary people. It was no wonder
a big shot like Hunter would be so respectful toward Dustin. “You won’t
bother me, but I want to bother you.” Dustin suddenly grabbed Trevor’s
shoulder and pulled him violently. With a crack, Trevor’s arm was broken.
“Argh!” Trevor cried out. “How dare you touch my woman?” Dustin remained
expressionless. He struck again and broke Trevor’s other arm. Trevor
couldn’t help sweating. His face turned pale while the other people in
the room shivered in fear. None of them dared to go near Dustin. “F*ck!
Do you know who my supporter is? It’s Edwin Hummer! The leader of
Swinton’s Mighty Three! If you kill me today, Sir Hummer will tear you
into pieces!” In the face of death, Trevor threatened Dustin fiercely. He
tried to scare Dustin away by invoking his patron. “Are these your last
words?” Amused, Dustin frowned and threw him to the ground. “If you have
nothing else to say, you can die now.” “No! Don’t kill me! Please don’t
kill me! I have power, influence, and money. No matter what you want, I
can give it to you as long as you don’t kill me,” Trevor spat blood and
collapsed to the ground, pleading ferociously, He was terrified, “Power
and influence? Now that you say that, it reminds me of something.” Dustin
scanned his surroundings and looked at a corner. A man in a bright outfit
was standing there. “You must be his henchman, seeing that you are by his
side,” Afraid, the man nodded his head without answering, “Good. Kill
him, and all his assets will belong to you,” With that, Dustin kicked the
knife next to his feet toward the man, The man looked at the knife. After
hesitating for a moment, his eyes became fierce, “No…” Before Trevor
could say anything more, the man had already picked up the knife and
stabbed his chest violently. Blood instantly gushed out of Trevor’s body,
Trevor’s eyes widened, and he collapsed to the ground. Even after he
died, he had no idea who he had offended. “S–Sir, I’ve killed him.”
“Trevor is pretty influential in East City. Now that he’s dead, do you
think you can handle the situation?” Dustin asked calmly. Since the man
had chosen his path, Dustin wanted to train him. “Don’t worry, Sir. I’m
sure I can handle it!” the man said confidently. “Oh? You sound
confident.” Dustin frowned. Slightly surprised, he said, “Let me ask you.
What position do you hold in the Drey Group?” The man didn’t answer
immediately. Instead, he pointed at Trevor, who was lying in at pool of
blood. “He’s my father.”

Chapter 27.

“He is my father.” Dustin was shocked. He didn’t expect
the two of them to be related. “I heard Trevor has a son called Edward.
Who are you then?” “My name is Mason. I’m Trevor’s illegitimate son.” The
man bowed his head as he explained, “Trevor forced himself on my mother
and got her pregnant. In order to save his image, he kept my existence in
the dark and made me his foster son instead.” “So, you hate him?” Dustin
asked. “Yes!” Mason gritted his teeth and seethed angrily, “He abandoned
my mother and me, leaving us impoverished all those years ago. Now, he’s
only using me as a pawn to assist Edward. I can’t let them trample over
me again. I must get back what’s mine!” “Good.” Dustin nodded in
approval. “Since you’re ambitious, I will help you. If you do as I say, I
will not only help you climb the ladder but also help you rule over
Swinton.” “Thank you!” Delighted, Mason immediately knelt on the ground
to show his gratitude. As wise as Mason was, he could tell that Dustin
was an extraordinary man. After all, the latter had taken down the entire
Drey Group all by himself, so his capability was unfathomable. Working by
Dustin’s side would no doubt make Mason’s future bright. “You can call me
Mr. Rhys. If you need anything next time, feel free to give me a call.
All I ask is your loyalty,” Dustin reminded. “I swear to be loyal to you
until the day I die, Mr. Rhys!” Mason nodded, determined. “You know what
to do from here, right?” “Yes. Whatever happened today is on me. You have
no involvement at all,” Mason replied shrewdly. “You’re smart.” Dustin
smiled. The pawn he found had some potential. Suddenly, the phone on the
table vibrated. Only after getting Dustin’s permission did Mason answer
the call. “Hey, what’s up? You need 50 million dollars? I heard that you
guys haven’t repaid the bank loan. You’re going bankrupt soon, yet you’re
still asking me for money? Are you trying to use me? Whatever, I don’t
have time for your problem. Get lost.” After saying that, Mason hung up
the phone without hesitation. “What was that about?” Dustin asked. “It’s
nothing. This guy named David Nolan was asking for a loan. 50 million
dollars in one go.” “David?” Dustin raised an eyebrow. “He has a son
named Chris, right?” “I think so. How did you know?” Mason got curious.
“Forget it. Go on and tell me more.” “Well, I would’ve agreed to lend him
the money if it were in the past since that’s the kind of business my
company runs. However, I recently learned that Nolan Pharmaceuticals has
been investigated for selling fake drugs, though the news has yet to be
disclosed to the public. How can I possibly lend money to a business on
the verge of bankruptcy? What would I do if they ran off with the money?”
“That’s right. It looks like you’re experienced in handling a business.
It shouldn’t be a problem for you to take over Trevor’s business.” Dustin
gave a nod of approval. “Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Rhys,” Mason
answered respectfully. “Alright. Clean up the mess here. I’m leaving now.
We’ll get in touch again if needed.” Without wasting time, Dustin changed
into a clean set of clothes and left the Drey Group. It was his first
time going on a killing spree in ten years. His emotions were stable,
almost peaceful. This was a piece of cake compared to what he’d been
through a decade ago. “Honk! Honk!” Just as Dustin wanted to hail a taxi
home, a yellow sports car rushed over at him with the sound of a roaring
engine. When it seemed like it was going to run into Dustin, the car
firmly skidded to a stop. Then, the car window rolled down and revealed a
gorgeous face. It was a girl with a ponytail, appearing to be around 18
years old. She was youthful and beautiful. “Hey, Rhys, get in!” She waved
at him. “Who are you?” Dustin asked, completely baffled. “Damn, did you
forget me already? We met yesterday!” The girl huffed annoyingly. In her
own opinion, her natural beauty attracted attention wherever she went.

Chapter 28.

She was the type to make men fall in love with her at first sight. Thus,
she was shocked to learn that Dustin had forgotten about her after just o
ne night. Was her presence so insignificant?

“Um… you do look familiar. I think I’ve seen you somewhere.” Dustin tried
to dig through his memories.

“Yesterday, at the hospital. You treated my grandfather. Do you remember
now?” The girl uttered through gritted teeth.
“Oh! You’re Natasha’s sister, Roth. Am I right?”

“Who the hell are you calling Roth? My name is Ruth! Ruth Harmon!” Ruth n
early exploded out of exasperation. She wanted to step on the gas pedal a
nd run Dustin over with her car. All this time, she’d never been treated
this way. How insulting!

“I’m sorry. Ms. Ruth, are you looking for me for some reason?” Dustin qui
ckly changed the topic.

“Of course! Why would I be here otherwise?” Ruth rolled her eyes and orde
red, “Hurry up and get in the car. Natasha has fallen sick and is demandi
ng to see you.”

“Hmm? What happened to her?”

“How would I know? You’re the doctor. You should go and find out. Now, ge
t in!” Ruth ordered in an unfriendly tone.

Helplessly, Dustin got into the car and then left under the jealous gaze
of the passersby.

After half an hour, the car finally pulled over in front of a luxurious b
uilding called Java Joys. The place boasted a large backyard, which not o
nly had hot springs but also a garden and a swimming pool. Meanwhile, the
main entrance was guarded by security
24/7. O

“Follow me.” Upon getting out of the car, Ruth led the way, and they hurr
iedly made it to a bedroom. At this moment, inside the private bathroom w
as Natasha, who was

dressed in a business suit while she soaked in a bathtub full of ice cube
s.
Her face was flushed, her gaze blurry, and her breathing
was labored. As her chest rose and fell, it caused ripples in the water.

“Ms. Harmon, what happened to you?” Dustin walked over and was stunned th
e moment he noticed that she wasn’t wearing anything under her suit. Whil
e it wasn’t

obvious at first, certain parts of her skin became visible when the fabri
c was slowly soaked with water. Like any other man, Dustin found it hard
to resist when a stunning
woman like Natasha was in this state.

“Mr. Rhys, you’re here…” Natasha opened her hazy eyes and spoke with diff
iculty, “My body feels so hot. I’m so thirsty and in pain… It feels like
my chest is on fire. Quick, help me find out what’s wrong…” As she spoke,
she put out her wrist.

With an observant look, Dustin was fast to find out the issue. “Ms. Harmo
n, if I’m not mistaken, it looks like you’ve been drugged. And with a pot
ent aphrodisiac at that.”
“Bullshit! Who would drug my sister?” Ruth scolded.
“What do I do now, Mr. Rhys?” asked Natasha lethargically.

“Although it’s a special case, it can be treated. But we must move you to
a bed. It won’t be easy to treat you in this bathtub.” Dustin signaled f
or her to get up.

Natasha nodded, struggling to get up. However, as soon as she took a step
out of the bathtub, she slipped and collapsed into Dustin’s arms. a
Subconsciously, Dustin’s reflex kicked in, and his hands shot out to
hold her, and they just so happened to touch her chest. Natasha felt as t
hough she had been hit by a bolt of lightning. At that moment, both of th
em froze in place.

Dustin’s mind was blank, but Natasha’s expression was agitated. Her eyela
shes fluttered, and her breathing hitched. The
fire inside her had only gotten bigger.

Without a warning, Natasha parted her lips and raised her head, surging u
pward to kiss
Dustin.

“Hey!
What are you guys doing in broad daylight? Aren’t you embarrassed?” Ruth,
who was at the door, let out a scream at this sight. She covered her fac
e with her hand, but her
curious eyes couldn’t help peeking through her fingers, and she watched t
he two of them kiss intimately.

Chapter 29.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to.” Dustin instantly came to his
senses and rushed to push Natasha away. His face was etched with
awkwardness. Everything happened so quickly that he hadn’t had time to
think. “It’s okay. It was my fault. The drug might have been too strong,
as I really couldn’t control myself,” Natasha replied coyly. While
speaking, she cast a glare at Ruth, silently cursing her sister for
ruining the rare opportunity for her to get a man. “Ruth could’ve just
left. Why did she have to scream? I’m cutting her allowance this month!”
thought Natasha. “Ruth, help your sister to lie on the bed,” instructed
Dustin. “Hmph! Of course, I will. Did you think you could take advantage
of her again?” With a roll of her eyes, Ruth went to hold the grumpy
Natasha and walked her to the bed. “Ms. Harmon, please remove your shirt
and lie on your front,” Dustin added. “What? You pervert, what are you
trying to do!” Ruth’s anger immediately flared. “Don’t get me wrong. I
have to use a needling method to extract the toxins from your sister’s
body. Otherwise, she’d get worse over time, to the point where she’d lose
control,” Dustin patiently explained. “Are you serious? You’re not trying
to scare me, are you?” Ruth looked skeptical. “Why would I lie to you
about this?” Dustin was in disbelief. “Fine. I will trust you for once.
But you have to look away. Don’t peek!” warned Ruth. “Okay.” Without
saying much, Dustin turned around. “Natasha put on your bra. You can’t
let him do anything to you,” Ruth said as she handed Natasha her bra.
“Ah… How considerate of you, Ruth.” Natasha’s voice sounded strained.
“Don’t mention it. Come, let me help you.” Smugly, Ruth quickly helped
Natasha. Then, the latter gave her a look and said, “I think you can head
out now. Don’t disturb Mr. Rhys from treating me.” “No way! What if he
tries to lay his hands on you? I must watch him closely!” Ruth rejected
her instantly. Natasha’s eye twitched, feeling helpless with
her upright sister. Why was the girl so dense? She had to teach her a
lesson later, “Hey, Rhys, you can look now.” After getting Ruth’s
permission, Dustin turned around at last. Natasha was lying obediently on
her front, her smooth and fair back exposed. Her ass, waist, and neck
nearly formed a line of perfect curves. At first glance, she looked like
an exquisite piece of artwork. “What are you waiting for? Get to work!”
Ruth yelled from the side, staring at him firmly. Dustin regained his
composure and took out his needles, sitting by the bedside to start
treating Natasha. Even though the aphrodisiac was potent, it wasn’t
difficult to treat once it was discovered. The only problem was that
Natasha’s body was too alluring. Added to her charmingly flustered
expression, his heart couldn’t help skipping a beat. Fortunately, Dustin
possessed excellent concentration. He only focused on the important parts
to resist her allure. Around 15 minutes later, Dustin breathed a long
sigh and removed the needles from Natasha’s back. “Ms. Harmon, your body
is free of toxins now. You can flush out the remaining drugs by drinking
more water.” “Thank you for your help, Mr. Rhys.” Natasha smiled shyly.
On her flawless face was a lingering seductiveness. It was like sweet
wine–so intoxicating. “Natasha, hurry up and put on your shirt!” Ruth
immediately wrapped her sister up tightly, fearing that she would be
taken advantage of. “Ms. Harmon, the aphrodisiac you’re drugged with is
very similar to the one your grandfather was poisoned with. Based on my
judgment, it must have been the same culprit,” Dustin suddenly said. “No
wonder I felt something amiss.” Natasha nodded thoughtfully. “It can’t go
on like this. To avoid similar incidents like this, we must find out the
person behind this as soon as possible,” Dustin advised.

Chapter 30.

“Do you have a plan in mind, Mr. Rhys?” Natasha asked. “I
need to get a clear understanding of the situation first. I hope you
don’t mind if I ask you some questions.” Dustin cleared his throat before
continuing, “Where did you go today, and did you meet anyone there?” “I
met Edwin today. We talked about work, and he asked about us being in a
partnership, but I rejected his offer,” Natasha answered truthfully. “I
see. Did you drink anything he offered you?” “Of course not. That man has
been eyeing my family business for ages. I’d never let my guard down
around him.” “Then it really is strange how you got drugged, sis,” Ruth
piped up. “Truly.” Natasha rolled her eyes. “When you two met, did you
smell or touch anything in particular?” Dustin then asked. “Now that you
mention it…” Something suddenly dawned on Natasha. “When I stepped into
the place, I did smell something particular. I didn’t pay much attention
because I thought it was just perfume. But then, after a while, I started
feeling dizzy. My body felt oddly warm too. Good thing I left soon after
that. Who knows what could’ve happened if I had stayed longer?” “It seems
like that fragrance really is the problem,” Dustin concluded. “What’s
next, Mr. Rhys?” “There was ambergris residue found on your skin earlier.
It must’ve been the main ingredient in the fragrance that was used to
drug you.” a “So what? We still need to track down the person who made
that drug,” Ruth huffed, crossing her arms in front of her chest.
“Ambergris is a rare substance, so our target pool is quite limited. We
can look at recent buyers and narrow down our search from there,” Dustin
replied. “Good plan. I’ll have someone get to it right away!” Natasha
agreed. With her family’s influence, this sort of thing could be settled
in a jiffy. “I trust my work here is done, Ms. Harmon. I’ll take my leave
now.” Dustin made a move to stand up. “One more thing!” Natasha suddenly
stopped him. “Why don’t you join us for dinner?” “Thank you, but I…
already have plans tonight.” Natasha gave him a curious look. “It can’t
be with your ex–wife, can it, Mr. Rhys? Don’t you find me attractive?
Hm?” With that, she arched her body to show off her curves. Dustin froze
up. “U–uh…” “Hahaha, alright, I’ll stop teasing you,” Natasha giggled, “I
won’t make you cancel your plans. But before you go, here is a token of
my appreciation.” She made a quick gesture, and a servant came over with
an elegant–looking box. “I hope you can make good use of these wines, Mr.
Rhys. I’ve had them in store for quite some time.” Natasha beamed,
handing him the box. “You have my thanks, Ms. Harmon.” Dustin gladly
accepted it. He deserved some compensation for work done, and a gift from
Natasha Harmon herself wouldn’t be just some lousy trinket. “See Mr. Rhys
out, Ruth,” Natasha called. “Okay,” Ruth’s tone was tinged with
reluctance, but she still brought Dustin out to his Lamborghini,
Suddenly, his phone rang. It was a phone call from Henry Nicholson,
Dahlia’s grandfather, “Hey Dustin, are you up for lunch today?” “Thank
you, but I already have plans today, sir.” “You still need to eat, don’t
you? Dahlia should’ve cut you some slack. I’ll make sure to tell her
about this!” The old man grunted. “It’s just some personal business, sir,
nothing to do with Ms. Nicholson.” “Alright, enough defending her. I know
how you are, and I’m sure this is because of her. Don’t you worry; I’ll
make sure to confront her about this. We’re family, and family needs to
spend time together.” 9 “Uh… sure, I guess,” Dustin reluctantly agreed.
In the three years after marrying into this family, only this old man
treated Dustin as his own. That was why he respected and cared for him
deeply. But they wouldn’t see each other for a long time after that. So
let this meal be the final goodbye for both of them…

Chapter 31.

Dustin drove over to the Nicholsons‘ home at noon. The
villa was in a secluded neighborhood, with flowers and hedges decorating
the front yard. Dahlia was right outside. Dustin tried to avoid her but
was still spotted. “Stop right there! I need to talk to you!” “What is
it?” Dustin asked. Their backs were to each other as they spoke. “I
haven’t told Granddad about our divorce because of his condition.” “Do
you think we can keep him from finding out?” “I’ll find a chance to tell
him after, just not today.” “Alright. Anything else?” “Nope.” Dahlia
turned and went inside the house without another word. They never once
looked at each other, acting like complete strangers. Dustin took a deep
breath and went in as well, wine in hand. The living room was filled with
people, including most of the Nicholsons. Only John, Dahlia’s father, was
absent, still outside on his trip. Yet someone was sitting in his usual
seat this time, an outsider too–Chris Nolan. “How rude to have us elders
wait on him like this,” Florence jeered, her expression mean. “Shh, Mom.
He might get upset and hurt you!” James chirped loudly. He hadn’t let go
of what had happened yesterday. The bruises were still visible on his
face. “Alright, now that everyone’s here, let’s have dinner.” Henry
Nicholson announced, beaming at Dustin. “Come and sit beside me, kid.”
“Sure.” Dustin smiled in return and helped the old man to his seat. James
scowled, his eyes burning with jealousy. “Kiss–ass!” He had never
understood why his grandfather doted on Dustin. James was the old man’s
grandson by blood! “Come, let us all drink!” Henry toasted. “Granddad,
look at this.” James pulled up a decorated box of wine. “Chris brought
this beautiful wine over, a fine Grand Cru from La Romanee Conti. We
should all toast with this!” “La Romanee Conti? That’s a really expensive
vintner, no?” “Yes, it is. It was 100 thousand dollars a bottle!” Chris
boasted. “What? 100 thousand dollars a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed in
shock. The sky–high price had been way beyond their expectations. The
Harmons were pretty well–off, but even they hadn’t had a chance to try
something this expensive. “Why’d you spend all that money on this, Chris?
It’s too much, no?” Florence questioned, though pride laced her tone.
After all, Chris was her first choice for a son–in -law. “100 something
thousand isn’t much. I have another barrel of this at home, so please,
you all enjoy,” Chris grinned like a cat that ate the canary. The pride
was evident on his face, however. “Mr. Nolan, you’re really generous.”
“Yeah, we’re really in for a treat tonight!” The family began praising
Chris for his wine, feeding his ego further. “Hey, boy, look at how
sincere James is. His wine costs 100 thousand dollars. But what about
yours, hm? You bought them from the dollar store, didn’t you?
Cheapskate!” Florence sneered and even kicked James in the calf. “Why
don’t we have a look?” James proposed with a conspiring smile. He swiftly
opened Dustin’s box of wine.

Chapter 32.

The wines were quickly unboxed for everyone’s viewing
pleasure. “Teh, and here I thought they were decent quality. Looks like
these are just craft brews, worth no more than two thousand dollars, I
bet.” James had a look of disdain on his face. “How could these compare
to Grand Crus?” “Craft brews have long lost their value on the market. We
don’t even give our servants. these!” someone exclaimed, Craft brews
weren’t actually that terrible in terms of quality, but they were nothing
compared to Grand Crus. “What a cheapskate!” Florence scoffed, “How are
craft brews cheap when they’ve been on the rise in the country? Is your
taste. in fine wine only limited to those brewed overseas?” Dustin
casually responded. “How is it not cheap when they cost only a couple
thousand? Chris‘ wines cost more than 100 thousand dollars.” James rolled
his eyes. “Wines don’t have to be expensive to be good. Plus, you don’t
know how much exactly my wines cost.” “Are you still trying to make a
comeback?” James sneered. Florence scowled. “Hmph! So damn stubborn, that
one.” “I’m not going to waste any more of my time trying to explain to
people who won’t listen to reason,” Dustin said. He really didn’t want to
waste his breath any longer. “That’s enough. What matters most is the
flavor, not the cost. I prefer whites over reds. anyway.” Henry finally
interrupted, popped open one of the craft brews, and poured himself a
glass. “Wait, why is it so yellow? Shouldn’t craft brews be pale white?”
“It’s murky too! It isn’t fake, is it?” “My goodness, bringing fake wine
to dinner! What kind of person would do that?” The people started
whispering to each other upon seeing the yellow liquid in the old man’s
glass. “Now you’ve really done it! How dare you mock us all with this
sham of a gift?!” Florence cried, slamming the table with one hand. “What
if something happens to us after drinking it?!” “I never expected him to
be so evil! Is he trying to poison us all or what?” A commotion broke out
at the table in an instant. Cheap wine was already embarrassing enough,
but fake wine? That was a conspiracy waiting to happen! Not even the old
man knew how to calm the situation down now. He never drank much craft
brews, but even he knew it was supposed to be a pale, nearly transparent
color. Yet the wine Dustin had brought was not only yellow; it even
seemed opaque. It didn’t look like anything good. “This is how fine–aged
craft brews usually turn out to look like,” Dustin explained. “Bullshit!”
James cried. “Do you think we’re idiots? No wine looks like this! It’s
piss, that’s all it is!” “Yeah! Why do you continue to lie through your
teeth?” Florence huffed. Chris shook his head with faux empathy. “Oh,
Dustin. You should’ve told me if you couldn’t bring anything to the
table. I could’ve given you a bottle or two for show. Why would you want
to drag us down like this?” His words seemed kind, but in truth, he was
leaping for joy internally. Dustin truly was no match for him. His
victory over this family nearly felt effortless. “I don’t care if you
trust me or not. All I can say is this wine is genuine and as good as
they come,” Dustin reaffirmed. “Whoa, what a crowd!” Suddenly, a man
appeared in the doorway, still dressed in his business suit, holding
several gifts. “Dad? You’re back from your trip already?” James gasped.
It was John Nicholson, Dahlia’s father. “Well, the deal was a success, so
I came home carly.” John smiled. The wines on the table caught his
attention. “Oh, is that La Romanee? It’s a recent brew I think, but it
must cost at least 100 thousand dollars a bottle, am I right?” “Good on
you, Dad! You’re right!” James beamed. “Dear, Chris brought this over for
dinner. Isn’t he sweet?” Florence spoke up, then she turned to glare at
Dustin. “Unlike some people who tried to poison all of us with fake
wine!” “Fake wine?” John exclaimed. “Yeah, look!” James showed his father
the glass of yellow liquid. “Dustin brought this over for dinner. If we
hadn’t noticed in time, God knows what would’ve happened to us if we
drank it.” John took a close whiff of the wine, then tossed the entire
glass down in one go. “Dad, what are you doing? Don’t drink that! You’ll
kill yourself!” James yelled. Yet John seemed to be reveling in the taste
of the wine. “A smooth, creamy body, followed by a heady finish, this
isn’t fake. This is a priceless aged craft brew!” “What?!” Everyone
gasped.

Chapter 33.

“You must be kidding, right, Dad? This can’t be aged
wine!” James‘ eyes were wide as dinner plates. “Look at how yellowish it
looks, though. It must be fake!” Florence accused. “You guys must not
have seen brews like this before. Aged craft brews get this color, and it
only darkens the longer it’s been aging. Every wine connoisseur knows
this.” The looks on everyone’s faces quickly changed. Their accusations
had just been dampened significantly, not by just anyone but by John
Nicholson himself, a well- known wine enthusiast. His judgment couldn’t
be wrong. “I was blessed to be able to try such a fine wine years ago
with a government official, but this brew right here must be finer than
the one I had that body and finish tell me it must’ve been aged for at
least 50 years!” John smacked his lips, still enjoying the brew’s
aftertaste. ? “How much would it cost on the market?” James asked
curiously. “It’s priceless. You couldn’t find a willing seller even if
you offered a city’s worth. But if we judge based on recent wine auction
values, it should cost at least two million dollars,” “Two million?!”
Everyone gasped. They’ve never even heard of wine that costs this much!
Chris‘ Grand Cru was nothing compared to that! “N–no way!” Florence
refused to believe it. “Are you sure about this, John? How could Dustin
be able to afford this?” “Yeah! He can’t even afford a nice pair of
pants, not to mention something this expensive!” James cried. His
argument brought forth the table’s resounding agreement. “He has a point.
How could that vagrant have that much money?” “Hmm… where did you get
this brew, Dustin?” John asked gently. “A friend gave it to me,” he
answered truthfully. “Gave it to you?” Florence scowled. “How could
someone like you have friends rich enough to buy a drink like that? Even
if they did, why would they give it to you in the first place? I bet you
stole it from them!‘ “Yeah, he must’ve stolen it!” James nodded
vigorously, finding a new accusation to slap Dustin with. He refused to
believe Dustin could afford this sort of quality wine, whether or not it
was given to him by a friend. “Why did you have to steal this of all
things, Dustin? Do you know how many years you’ll have to spend in prison
for theft?” Chris huffed, appearing to be considerate. How could that
pauper have gotten a hold of something not even he could. “Whether you
believe me or not doesn’t matter to me. I didn’t steal it, and that’s
enough for me,” Dustin droned. First, they called his wine cheap. Then,
after revealing it wasn’t, they find another accusation of him having
stolen it. Next, they would just say he blackmailed Natasha into giving
it to him. That’s why there was no use explaining to them further. “Hah,
see? Where’s your excuse now? I knew you stole this!” Florence screeched.
“You thief! I can’t believe you stole this just to look good in front of
us!” James gasped, playing along. “Whatever. I got this wine for Granddad
and Granddad only, so you guys don’t have to drink any if you don’t want
to!” Dustin rolled his eyes. He had had enough of this crap. “Enough, all
of you! I trust Dustin with my whole heart, and I know he didn’t steal
this wine, so stop it!” Henry finally ground out. “But Granddad… “Be
quiet! Eat your food!” the old man ordered once again. Only then did
everyone shut up. Even Florence and James, who still didn’t believe he
could have lawfully gotten his hands on the craft brew. Dinner finally
began. Even though everyone had their turn at smearing Dustin’s name,
they still gladly took their share of the craft brew. Even those who
didn’t drink alcohol tried a few sips. After all, this brew cost over two
million dollars on the market, a precious delicacy they had never had the
luck to try before. Why pass on the opportunity? Dustin could only snort
at how stubborn this family of people was. Dinner soon came to an end.

Chapter 34.

Chris rapped on the table, calling for everyone’s
attention. “Everyone, I would like to share some good news with you all.
Nolan Pharmaceuticals. has been looking to increase its share pool, so we
are currently welcoming new investors. Is anyone here interested?” “New
investors?” Everyone’s attention was immediately captured. Nolan
Pharmaceuticals was an industry–leading corporation with very limited
shares available. That was why Chris‘ announcement came as a shock to
everyone at the table. “Hasn’t the company been doing alright, Mr. Nolan?
Why the sudden invitation?” Dahlia asked curiously. “Of course, it has
been. We’ve just been planning to list our company publicly, that’s why.
As everyone knows, our company is not short on talent or the capability
to overcome competition. This share listing is just so we have some funds
to give our employees a good bonus this season.” Chris smiled. “We
haven’t officially announced this to the public yet, and the spots are
limited. If anyone here is interested, we can save some spots for you.
That sure got everyone on board. Nolan Pharmaceuticals could easily bag
them all hefty profits! “Count me in, Mr. Nolan. I have five million to
spare!” James called out eagerly. “Eight million on me!” Florence
followed. Chris beamed. “Alright, two spots for you guys. “Hey, I want a
share too! You’ve got yourself another three million!” “Five… five
million for me–that’s all my life savings!” The family started shouting
over each other, worried they wouldn’t be able to get at share. It was a
perfect example of herd mentality. “What about you, Dahlia? How many
shares would you like to get?” Chris turned to Dahlia. “I can give you
extra from the pot, given our relationship.” “I…” Dahlia gave it some
thought. She had learned a lot on her way up to where she was today.
Naturally, she knew not to make decisions based on personal sentiment.
“Don’t you trust me, Dahlia? I’m offering you a share because you’re
important to me. You can say no if you want to–there are loads of other
people waiting to get their share.” Chris huffed lightly. “I didn’t mean
it like that. It’s just that I’ll be joining as a shareholder in a
company with the Harmons very soon, so I’m being extra careful with how
I’m spending my funds, just in case,” she explained. “How much do you
have in hand right now?” Chris asked. “Not much. So million tops.”
“That’s more than enough! To be frank with you, you don’t need that much
to work with the Harmons. Why don’t you consider investing in my company
instead? We pay out really solid dividends each year.” “He’s right,
Dahlia. This is a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity!” Florence cried. “What
are you waiting for, sis? You can trust Mr. Nolan. He’s already helped
you out so many times!” James added. “If you believe in me, Dahlia, then
invest in my company. But if you don’t, it’s fine too,” Chris finally
relented. “L… Alright then.” After some hesitation, Dahlia finally
nodded. She was only doing this to pay back the favor she owed Chris, and
he had insisted so much that it would be disrespectful to reject his
offer. This investment wasn’t a bad idea either. Just like that, Dahlia’s
So million dollars were all promised to Nolan Pharmaceuticals. “What
about you, Dustin? Wanna buy a share?” Chris suddenly asked with a smirk
he didn’t bother hiding. “Oh, and by the way, one million is the minimum
investment amount. You can have at go at earning big if you have that
much as a starter.” “Thanks, but no thanks.” “Heh, I see… Are you not
interested? Or… don’t you have that much to spare? How about this: For
Dahlia’s sake, I’ll let you have a ten–million share if you can fork out
a hundred thousand dollars at least.” Chris grinned. Dustin replied
nonchalantly, “No, thank you. I have no interest in a company that’s on
the verge of packing it up.” That brought Chris‘ mood to a shocked
standstill

Chapter 35.

“What did you say?” Chris froze, thinking he had misheard
him. “I said I’m not interested in a business that’s about to go
bankrupt,” Dustin repeated. “Bankrupt?” Everyone was too stunned to react
to his words. “How dare you! That’s nonsense!” Chris was shocked, but he
quickly denied it. “Nolan Pharmaceuticals is raking in profits. every day
and is at its prime. How could we go bankrupt? Stop fear–mongering!”
“Only you know whether this is fear–mongering or not. Anyways, I’ve
received news that Nolan Pharmaceuticals will be investigated due to the
sale of counterfeit illicit drugs. It’s just a matter of time before they
go bankrupt.” Dustin’s words were very shocking. “Counterfeit drugs?
Investigated?” Now, everyone was even more puzzled. Their gaze turned to
Chris. “Nonsense! All of it is nonsense!” “Dustin, stop spreading these
rumors. Nolan Pharmaceuticals is a law–abiding. company. How could it go
under investigation? I can sue you for defamation!” Chris threatened. His
words may appear firm, but he was in turmoil on the inside. Nolan
Pharmaceuticals was indeed under investigation and would go bankrupt
soon. He intended to list the company as a publicly traded company to
raise capital so he could run off with a fortune. However, the news had
been suppressed. How did Dustin know without it being leaked? “Dustin,
what nonsense are you spewing? How can a company as successful as Nolan.
Pharmaceuticals go bankrupt?” Florence reprimanded. “That’s right!
Everyone knows that Nolan Pharmaceuticals has good assets and is at the
peak of success. Stop spreading lies!” James also piped in. It was
obvious they doubted him. After all, the Nolan family had a long history
in Swinton. They also maintained a good reputation, so it did not seem
possible to have issues. “It’s the truth. Nolan Pharmaceuticals is about
to go under, and the so–called ‘capital increase and share expansion‘ is
nothing than a money–grabbing scam.” Chris even contacted Mason to borrow
money. The investigation of the company and its bankruptcy were obviously
true. “Bullshit! I just wanted to do everyone a favor because we’re
close. It’s fine if you choose not to accept my offer, but how dare you
slander me? What intentions do you have?” Chris cried out. “Mr. Rhys,
it’s fine if you’re not able to help us. But why cause trouble when Chris
just wants to help us? You’re really devious!” “That’s right! This fellow
must be slandering Chris because he’s jealous!” “Dustin, you’re so
despicable!” Everyone started to chime in, one after another. Dustin was
poor, while Chris had power and money. Between the two, they were more
inclined to believe Chris. Dustin couldn’t help but frown as he watched
the commotion. He did not expect his kind intentions to be returned with
such a negative reaction. This proved that no one would believe a man
without money or power. 1 “Dustin, do you have proof that Nolan
Pharmaceuticals is going bankrupt?” Dahlia suddenly asked. She had
invested eight million worth of funds. Naturally, she had to be cautio “I
don’t have evidence. But what I said was the truth. You can check if you
don’t believe me. You should be able to trace the information,” Dustin
replied coldly. Dahlia’s expression darkened at his words. Did this mean
he was just making it up? She even had high expectations for him. It
turned out he was just making false accusations. This must be the result
of his jealousy turning into hatred. “Everyone, since Dustin claimed I’m
a swindler, just forget the matter about the shares, lest I rip off
everyone.” Seeing that the timing was right, Chris deliberately put on an
act as if he had been wronged.

Chapter 36.

Chris‘ words made everyone nervous. How could they let
this opportunity to make a fortune slip away so easily? “Chris, ignore
this fellow. He’s obviously jealous of you. But we’re not, we all believe
you!” Florence immediately took a stand. “That’s right! Chris, you
promised us about the stocks. You can’t just forget about it.” Everyone
agreed right away. As they spoke, they turned and glared at Dustin.
“Dustin Rhys, don’t stop us from making a fortune! Otherwise, I won’t let
you off so easily!” “Yeah! Get lost if you wish to continue on with this
nonsense!” The crowd chattered and chimed in one after another. From
their perspective, Dustin was slandering Chris and preventing them from
making money. He had such malicious intentions! “Do all of you really
trust Chris? Hasn’t anyone ever doubted if he was lying?” Dustin asked
with a frown. “That’s none of your business! We’ll do what we want!”
James glared at him. “That’s right! Even if we were cheated, it would be
on our own terms! It has nothing to do with you! You’re really such a
busybody!” Florence looked at him with disgust. Dustin smirked at these
words. He appeared to be making a fool of himself or being disdainful.
“Since you all love to give away your money. Forget I ever said
anything.” He shook his head. It was hard to advise these stiff–necked
people. These people were so blinded by money that they had no hope. He
would just be embarrassing himself if he tried to warn them any further.
He even looked forward to their reactions after finding out they had been
scammed. “If you have nothing nice to say, you should shut up! You’re
such a letdown!” Florence spat out. She would have gotten rid of him if
not for Henry’s sake. “Alright, this is just a misunderstanding. Dustin
must’ve been misled by some news.” Henry tried to smooth things over.
“Yeah! It’s all just a misunderstanding.” John smiled and tried to change
the topic. “Oh, Dahlia, you were saying you’re starting a company with
the Harmon family. How’s it going?” “I’ve become partners with the Harmon
family and signed the contract. Our new company will be officially
launched in two days. We’ll be having an opening ceremony at that time.
Feel free to join if you have the time,” Dahlia offered with a smile. It
was her goal to work with the Harmon family. “Is that so? That’s awesome.
I’ll be sure to attend!” John answered happily. “Dahlia, I didn’t expect
you to partner with the Harmon family. We’ll be able to gain a stronger
foothold in Swinton in the future.” Henry was very relieved. “Chris
helped out a lot in this matter. If he hadn’t pulled some strings, we
would never even be eligible to partner with the Harmon family.” Dahlia
spoke as she turned to face Henry. “Dad, not only that, today when Trevor
tried to cause Dahlia trouble, Chris called for Mr. Anderson, who helped
her out of the situation!” James added. “Is that so? Then I’ll have to
thank you, Chris!” James raised his glass and gave Chris a toast. “It’s
nothing. I was just helping out.” Chris raised his glass in response.
“You must be very influential to be able to ask for Mr. Anderson. But
some people who don’t know any better even tried to accuse the Nolan
family of going bankrupt. What a joke?” James commented in a
condescending tone. Dustin sipped his wine quietly, acting as if he did
not hear a thing. Although he knew the truth, he couldn’t be bothered to
reveal it, because they wouldn’t believe him. The truth would prevail
when the Nolan family went bankrupt. As they continued to drink, the
atmosphere at the table loosened up more. Compared to Dustin, who had
been left out, Chris was the center of attention. They surrounded him and
greeted him warmly, laughing heartily. However, no one in the Nicholson
family realized they were sinking into a mire of their own making.

Chapter 37.

The following morning at the Hummer Villa. As the richest man
in Swinton, Edwin was drinking tea leisurely with an old man. “Mr.
Lawson, it’s too bad that the lady was so cautious and left before the
drug could take effect. Otherwise, I will definitely have subdued her!”
Edwin lamented. “Don’t worry, Mr. Hummer. She doesn’t have the antidote
for the drug I gave her. She will definitely come begging if she doesn’t
want to die. You can have your way with her then,” Fletcher joked. “Is
that so? That’s perfect!” Edwin’s eyes lit up. He had been longing for a
thorny rose like Natasha for a long time. The thought of toying with such
an exquisite woman in bed made his heart race. “Sir Hummer…” Suddenly, a
bodyguard came and whispered something in Edwin’s ear. “What? Trevor is
dead?” Edwin’s face darkened and he demanded, “Who did it? Who dared
touch my men? Trevor was his right–hand man and did his dirty deeds. His
sudden death was quite a loss to Edwin. “It was rumored to be his adopted
son, Mason. That man was in a hurry to take over hist position, so he
killed Trevor.” “Mason?” Edwin narrowed his eyes, and thought, “That
bastard is so cruel. He wouldn’t even. spare his adoptive father?” “Mr.
Hummer, I think there’s something fishy about this matter.” Fetcher had a
suspicion. “Huh? Did you think of something?” Edwin raised his eyebrows.
“Trevor called me yesterday, asking me to get rid of someone related to
Hunter Anderson. I planned to ask him about it today, I didn’t expect him
to pass so soon. Fetcher stroked his beard. “So you think that person
killed Trevor?” Edwin quickly understood what he was implying. “That’s
possible!” Fletcher nodded. “If that person is related to Hunter, this
matter is not as simple as it seems.” Edwin rubbed his chin, deep in
thought. He had devoted all of his attention to the Harmon family, so if
he were to provoke Hunter and both families joined forces, even he would
be in deep trouble. “Sir Hummer, I have an idea if you’re afraid of
causing trouble.” “Please, go on.” “Doesn’t Trevor have an older brother,
Travis? I heard he is serving in a warzone in the west. Besides, he is
also a lieutenant who commands thousands of men. We could just inform him
of the news of Trevor’s death, and let him do the rest. Then, we can sit
back and watch the show!” Fletcher smiled sinisterly. “That’s a great
idea!” Edwin’s eyes lit up. make use of him! “With a reckless man like
Travis leading the way, I can definitely At the same time, in the office
of the Jackson Group. Just as Dahlia took a seat, Lyra knocked on her
door and entered. “Ms. Nicholson! Something bad has happened!” “What is
it?” Dahlia felt her chest tighten. “I heard there was a massacre at the
Drey Group and Trevor was murdered!” Lyra’s words shocked her. “What?
Travis was murdered?” Dahlia was dumbfounded. He was Sir Spanner! The
King of the Underground in East City, who did business with both lawful
and unlawful people. How could he just die? Besides, they had just seen
each other yesterday. “I’m not too sure of the details, but news on this
has been released.” At this point, Lyra asked in a hushed voice, “Ms.
Nicolson, do you think this has anything to do with Dustin?” “Dustin?”

Dahlia pursed her lips and answered, “I don’t think so.
Even if he fights well, he doesn’t have the guts to kill someone. “That
might not be the case.” Lyra shook her head and added mysteriously, “As
the saying goes, desperate times call for desperate measures. Trevor
would definitely not let the issue of his son becoming crippled slide.
Dustin might risk everything in order to protect himself!” Dahlia
couldn’t help but frown at these words. That could indeed be the case.
“It’s a good thing that he died. At least we don’t have to worry about
him anymore. In that case, Dustin might have done a good deed.” Lyra
smiled. 1 “I’m afraid it’s not that simple,” Dahlia stated solemnly.
“There’s a reason why Trevor could act so lawlessly. He has someone very
influential supporting him. This man is our greatest worry!” “Someone
supporting him? Who is it?” Lyra asked curiously

Chapter 38.

“Edwin Hummer, the richest man in Swinton!” Dahlia
answered. “What? Sir Hummer?” Lyra’s eyes widened in shock as if she had
seen a ghost. Everyone knew that anything Sir Hummer said was obeyed
without question in Swinton. Trevor was big in East City, but Sir Hummer
was the true master of Swinton. He was so powerful that he could just
demand anything with the snap of his fingers. He was also very
influential in business, politics, and the military. Anyone who wronged
Sir Hummer would face a fate worse than death. “Ms. Nicholson, don’t tell
me this matter really involves Sir Hummer?” Lyra gulped. “It’s hard to
say. Trevor was one of Sir Hummer’s men. Now that he was suddenly killed,
Sir Hummer will definitely investigate this matter. It would be
troublesome if Dustin was involved.” Dahlia’s expression darkened. “Even
if that were the case, it would be Dustin’s fault. It has nothing to do
with us, right?” Lyra asked tentatively. “This depends on how Sir Hummer
sees this matter. If he thinks this has something to do with us, neither
of us would be spared!” Dahlia added. “What!” Lyra panicked immediately.
She could still remain calm when facing Trevor. However, her legs
trembled even thinking about Edwin Hummer. “Ms. Nicholson, why don’t we
ask Chris Nolan for help? Ask him to have Mr. Anderson intervene.” Lyra
reacted quickly. “I owe Chris too many favors. I don’t want to trouble
him further.” Dahlia shook her head. “Then what should we do? If Sir
Hummer pursues this matter, aren’t we all in trouble?” Lyra cried. “Don’t
be flustered. I’m now partnered with the Harmon family. As long as we
have their protection after the company’s launch tomorrow, Sir Hummer
won’t be too harsh. on us,” she explained. “That’s right! We still have
the Harmon family!” Lyra revealed a smile. “As long as the ceremony goes
smoothly, we’ll be under the Harmon family after the announcement. Nobody
would dare bully us!” Now all their hope depended on the Harmon family.
In the evening, outside the gates of Spanner Manor. Countless military
vehicles roared. The car in front carried a flag with the words Western
War Zone.” ΓΙ As the vehicle stopped, rows of heavily armed soldiers
stepped down, one after another. There was a murderous aura surrounding
the area. “Sir, we have arrived!” A commander walked up to the car and
saluted. The door quickly opened, and a burly middle–aged man in battle
armor stepped out. This man was the lieutenant of the western war zone,
Travis Spanner. “Uncle Travis! You’re finally here!” At this moment, the
doors of the manor opened slowly. Edward was being supported by two men
as he limped out. “Let me see the body,” Travis demanded. Edward did not
dare say anything else and immediately led the way. There was a coffin
right at the entrance to the living room. Trevor was lying inside, hist
eyes tightly closed. “What on earth happened? Why did your father die so
suddenly?” Travis gritted his teeth, a look of rage on his face. He only
had one brother. Naturally, he was furious that he had been murdered.
“It‘ was Mason! That ungrateful brat killed Dad!” Edward began to whine.
“Mason? He’s nothing but a bastard. He wouldn’t have the guts.” Travis
narrowed his eyes. course, not hirm alone. I guess he worked with someone
on the outside who wanted to take advantage of this at the same time!”
Edward’s face was clouded with hatred. “Did your dad make enemies with
anyone recently?” Travis asked. “Uh… Dad easily offends people, but
they’re all insignificant people,” Edward explained. “So you
don’t know anything after all?” Travis frowned. “It all happened too
suddenly. I was at a loss for a while.” “Useless! You’re no better than a
bastard!” Travis snorted coldly, not bothering to say another word, and
gave an order. “Someone investigate this matter at once! I don’t care
what it takes. Find me the murderer, even if you have to turn the entire
Swinton upside down!”

Chapter 39.

Before the matter of Trevor’s death could come to a rest,
there was a surprising announcement the next day. The Harmon family had
decided on a partner, and today would be the opening ceremony of the new
company. Once the news was released, everyone came forward to offer their
congratulations. At 8.00 am, luxurious cars were already gathered at the
entrance of the Emerald Building. However, Natasha, one of the important
attendees, was not present. Instead, she was drinking coffee leisurely at
some coffee shop. “Over here, Mr. Rhys.” As soon as she saw Dustin enter,
she jumped to her feet and waved. “Isn’t today the opening ceremony of
your new company? Why did you want to meet here?” Dustin sat across from
her.Natasha was wearing a white blouse and a skirt today. Her dark hair
was tied in a bun, making her look even more mature. Her top wrapped
tightly around her chest, looking as if it were about to pop. “It’s only
the opening ceremony. A date with you is much more important.” Natasha
blinked her eyes teasingly. Her fiery red lips were so alluring. “Ms.
Harmon, stop joking. Let’s talk business.” Dustin was starting to be
flustered. “Alright, I won’t beat around the bush.” She smiled and asked,
“Mr. Rhys, does Trevor’s death have anything to do with you?” “Why are
you asking?” Dustin raised his eyebrows. “I’m just curious. Although
Trevor is a reckless bastard, he has many men. It’s not easy to kill him.
I thought for some time, and it seemed only you, Mr. Rhys, had the
ability to do so.” Natasha was deep in thought. “Haha! Ms. Harmon, you
think too highly of me.” Dustin laughed without giving a straight answer.
“Trevor’s death is nothing. It wouldn’t affect the situation in Swinton.
But the problem is the men behind him,” Natasha continued. “Are you
talking about Edwin Hummer?” “He is one of them. But he won’t do anything
disadvantageous to himself because of Trevor. He’s easier to deal with.
“Do you mean Trevor has other patrons?” “That’s right. He has
a brother, Travis. He’s a lieutenant with great power. He can’t be
underestimated!” Natasha spoke in a grave tone. Even the Harmon family
did not want to go against people involved in the military. This was also
why she did not immediately retaliate when Trevor had kidnapped her.
“Thanks for the warning, Ms. Harmon. I’ll take note of this.“Dust in
nodded, his heart filled with gratitude. “Oh, there’s also another
thing.” Natasha changed the topic, continuing by saying, ” Regarding the
ambergris, I already have the results. According to the investigation,
the one who drugged me is known as Mr. Lawson.” “Mr. Lawson? What’s his
background?” Dustin asked. “This man is the same as Trevor. He’s Edwin’s
right–hand man. However, his identity is a mystery. He has been living
behind the scenes, giving advice, and carrying out. shady activities.”
“What are you going to do?” “I want to cut off Edwin’s limbs and teach
him a lesson! But… my men are not able to deal with such people, so I
have to ask for your help,” Natasha gently implored. “Lure him out and
create an opportunity for me to deal with him,” Dustin answered casually.
“Thank you, Mr. Rhys!” Natasha smiled and added, “I’ve invited Edwin to
the opening of the new company today. Mr. Lawson will also be there. You
can carry out your plan then.” “Okay.” Dustin nodded. “Mr. Rhys, it’s
almost time. Let’s go.” The two did not linger for long. After finishing
the coffee, they headed toward the Emerald building. At this moment,
there was a big crowd in front of the building. As they stepped down from
the car, they saw Dahlia and her family entering the venue. Dahlia was
part of the new company, so it wasn’t surprising to see a representative
of the Nicholson family here. “Dustin, why do I keep running into you?” a
voice came from behind. Dustin turned around only to be met
with the sight of Chris Nolan.

Chapter 40.

“I don’t recall Dahlia inviting you. Are you really so
shameless?” Chris sneered. “I invited Dustin. Do you have a problem with
that?” Natasha took a few steps forward. Her domineering stance made
Chris take a few steps back. “Hmph! You’re a man that needs a woman to
stand up for you? What a useless man!” Chris grimaced disdainfully. He
added, “And you! You’ll regret it sooner or later, staying with this
trash!” “What does that have to do with you? Stay away from me!” Natasha
snorted coldly. She put her arms around Dustin and walked into the hall
without a care. “Stupid B*tch! You’re so full of yourself! I’ll get you
in bed one day!” Chris gritted hist teeth as he watched them walk away.
He couldn’t understand why someone as useless as Dustin was so good with
women. “Chris, you’re here to join the fun too?” A fashionably dressed
man exited a Maybach. “Hey! Isn’t that Jeff Anderson? You’re here too?”
Chris’s eyes lit up. It was none other than Hunter Anderson’s son, Jeff
Anderson! “The Harmon family is launching a new company, so I had to
come!” Jeff smiled. “Jeff! The Harmon family is honored to have someone
like you attend the opening ceremony!” Chris started to butter him up.
“Nonsense! Even my dad has to show respect before the Steel Lady. What a
business. prodigy! I’m nothing compared to her.” Jeff was very composed.
“You’re being modest.” Chris smiled smugly, and quickly changed the
topic. “Speaking of the Steel Lady, I’ve never seen her before today. I
wonder if she is as beautiful as they say?” “Among the Four Beauties of
Swinton, Natasha ranks first. Her beauty is unmatched. It’s a shame that
no man can get their hands on such an exquisite woman.” Jeff lamented.
“Not even you?” Chris was stunned. “Bullshit! I would be honored even to
carry her shoes!” Jeff rolled his eyes. He dared not speak informally of
someone of equal status to his father. “If even you aren’t worth it, what
hope is there for the rest of us.” Chris sighed. “To be honest, someone
like the Steel Lady couldn’t care less about a man’s background. As long
as she likes him, even a pauper could become a prince!” Jeff added.
“Someone so lucky wouldn’t exist!” Chris shook his head. “That’s hard to
say,” Jeff said with a chuckle, and continued, “Truth be told, I heard a
rumor that the Steel Lady has found herself a boyfriend. She even plans
to push him to the top in Swinton.” “Huh? Is that true?” Chris was so
startled his body quivered with excitement. “Why would I lie to you about
this? I guess you’ll be able to see it soon,” Jeff quipped. “Who is so
lucky to get her attention?” Chris narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled
with jealousy and admiration. After all, she was a business prodigy, one
of the wealthiest people in Swinton. Not only did she have money and
power, but she was also breathtaking. Such an exquisite woman was as rare
as a four–leaf clover. “I don’t know who it is, but I’m sure if you could
get on good terms with him, you would have a bright future!” Jeff
reminded him. “When you put it like that, I really want to know this
guy.” His eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, “Jeff, you’re quite
influential. Can you get me an introduction?” “An introduction? I have
yet to be introduced and you want me to introduce you?” Jeff answered
exasperatedly. Before coming, his father had asked him to strike up an
acquaintance with this new guy. As long as they could become friends, he
wouldn’t have to worry for the rest of his life. “I’ve told you what I
can. It depends on yourself to change your fate.” Jeff couldn’t be
bothered to say more. He waved his hand and entered the venue. Chris
smiled apologetically and trailed in behind. At this moment, he looked
forward to meeting this person. Now that the Nolan family was facing
bankruptcy, he could get help from the Harmon family and overcome this
matter if he could get acquainted with this guy. Then he wouldn’t need to
abscond with the money.

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