An Understated Dominance

Chapter 370

Dahlia seemed adamant about getting things over and done with. But just as she picked up the third cup

of tea and was about to serve it, someone’s hand stopped her. She turned around and found that it was Dustin. With a frosty expression, he said, “Let me do it this time.”

“You?” Dahlia did not understand what he was playing at. Knowing him, he wasn’t one to bow down to others‘ wishes easily. Could he be doing this for her?

“Who do you think you are? Do you think you are even fit to serve Grandma tea?” Dakota questioned arrogantly. She was here to shame Dahlia, not this good–for–nothing scumbag. “Hmph! You uncultured folks! How dare you speak in my presence?” Gloria lifted her chin, obviously dissatisfied.

in an absolutely brilliant mood

down on her–tea, leaves, and all. Her whole face was wet,

one of the most influential members of the Nicholson family. She

dare you!” Dakota was the first to react. “You must be out of your goddamn mind! How dare you humiliate Grandma like

mistake you’ve committed?” Gloria glared at him with such vengeance. Her body shook with anger. Having been in authority in such a prominent family for so long, she was used to humiliating others, never the other way

shrieked in agony as the water scalded her. The effect was almost immediate, and one side of her face soon became red and swollen. In hindsight, it looked pretty ridiculous

I call boiling hot water,” Dustin said condescendingly

mad? How dare you harm them?” Florence exclaimed in a state of shock and anger. It was bad enough that he had poured

did I ever harm anyone? I’m merely serving an elder her

only made Dahlia serve her tea as was customary in the family’s practices, he could let that slip. But it was plain for all to