An Understated Dominance

Chapter 162

Caden gestured to the butler, who immediately got the message.

“This way, please, Mr. Rhys,”

“Sure.” Dustin nodded and followed the butler to the lounge. He took a seat and waited. It was a long wait.

It wasn’t until he finished his third cup of tea that Caden appeared with several men in tow.

“I really appreciate you saving my daughter, young man. Here’s a ten–million–dollar check. Consider this your pay.” Caden sat down and motioned to one of his men, who presented a check to Dustin.

“What? Thank you for your kind intentions, Mr. Murray, but this isn’t what I want.” Dustin stared at the check, puzzled.

“It doesn’t matter whether you want it. What matters is that this is what I’m paying you for a job well done.”

Caden sipped on his tea.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Dustin’s eyes narrowed.

“Don’t you get it? The Gozoraberry isn’t yours. All you’re getting is the money.” Caden spelled it out in plain

words.

had a deal. I cure your daughter, and you give me the Gozoraberry. Why are you going

the meaning of all this? Were they turning their backs on him once they no longer had use

herb used for healing, but it is also remarkably beneficial to practitioners

“So?”

treasure, so I made

it to someone else? Who?” Dustin’s brows furrowed

but me?” Xavier made his way in haughtily. He had in his hands a

the Gozoraberry.

Caden’s given me the Gozoraberry. It’s

Sneer.

what if the rascal stole the limelight today? Ultimately, I’m the one who benefited from it! At the end of the day, he’s just

you go back on your words and betray someone who has helped you? Are you not afraid that you’d

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mind, as it was a matter pertaining

condition.