An Understated Dominance

Chapter 69

“What? He’s the owner?!” James was stunned by the twist in events. He couldn’t believe his ears.

“You must be joking! How could he be the owner of this restaurant?” Florence exclaimed in disbelief.

“Why would it be impossible? I have never seen such arrogant and snobbish patrons as the two of you. How dare you try to make a scene here?” The restaurant manager replied in disgust.

Earlier, he had seen Duane, the preceding owner, handing over ownership of Hillview Hotel to Dustin in the private booth.

“This can’t be! Dustin is as poor as a church mouse. Where did he get the money to buy a restaurant?” Astonishment was written all over James’s face.

“That’s none of your business. The only thing you need to know now is that the restaurant belongs to me. I have the authority to kick you out instead,” Dustin answered calmly.

At this, the expressions on both their faces turned black with anger and humiliation. They had planned on upstaging Dustin by shoving their privilege as a Gold VIP into his face. Who would have thought that he was the owner of Hillview Hotel? What a disgrace!

“Mr. Rhys, should we remove these troublemakers from the restaurant?” The manager spoke up.

“No need for that. We should provide good service to our customers. Furthermore, they are still our privileged customers. Send them a bottle of red wine on the house,” Dustin replied.

“Very well, sir.” The manager nodded.

“What a showoff. Frankly, he only knows how to leech off women!”

“That’s right! He thinks that he is such a big shot when in fact, he is just a freeloader!”

Florence and James grumbled, cursing under their breath. They were not happy about how things turned out.

“Thanks for the offer. However, I would have to decline your gift,” Matt cut in suddenly. With a winsome smile on his face, he caught the attention of the other women around with his charm and attractive features.

overseas graduate. Not only is he from an

net worth, you don’t even deserve

faced just now was instantly forgotten with the support of Matt. What was the big deal? Dustin was

background, he was nothing!

you are too kind. I was just lucky.” Matt brushed her praises off lightly. However, there was

and gentlemanly he is. Between you and him, it’s like night and day!” Florence declared, gushing over

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calmly, “Please enjoy your time here. Excuse me as

“Is this restaurant really yours? Where did you get

from?”

The restaurant’s a gift from a friend,” Dustin

tell me it’s Natasha?” Dahlia continued with

spend that energy on catching up with Matt over some wine.

beloved senior?” Dustin huffed before striding

clicked her tongue in annoyance. She was only treating Matt to a meal.

Why was he being such

feel frustrated when he saw Dahlia and Matt standing side by side. Matt had the looks and the background. To top it off, they almost got together as a couple before this. It was easy to be suspicious of their relationship. Above all,

was going through her mind at

since you returned. Is something on your mind?” Natasha said, lightly teasing

I met up with some acquaintances outside.” Dustin forced a

it Dahlia?”

right. It is her. Besides, there’s another guy named Matt Laney,”

shot him a mischievous smile. “Mr. Rhys, you should

you know him?” Dustin was a little