An Understated Dominance

Chapter 371

Florence and the others present were stunned into silence as they took in Dustin’s righteous speech. Their faces were etched with disbelief. How dare he humiliate the highly respected third matriarch of the Nicholsons in public!

“You… insolent brat! You? Teach me a lesson? Do you know I can bring your family to ruins with just one word?” Gloria cradled her burning face as she screeched in anger, losing her previous dignified elegance.

“You can try.” Dustin showed no signs of fear.

“Hah!” Gloria exclaimed in anger before dissolving into scornful laughter. “Oh, Florence, what a great family you have. I came all the way here to Swinton just to elevate your family to a higher status. And yet, you’re not only ungrateful, but you dare rebel against me? I believe this letter of appointment would have better use for another person! Since you’re not interested in assuming the role of Chairman at Cardinal Group, I’ll have the family patriarch revoke the appointment.”

As Gloria pulled out her phone, Florence panicked and fell to her knees with a thud. She begged, ” Madam Gloria, let’s not be rash, shall we? This punk has nothing to do with us. You can’t put the blame on us for his actions.”

interjected, “Don’t listen to her nonsense, Grandma! This guy is their son–in–law!”

your complicated relationships! Since he’d already married into the Nicholsons, he’s a part of your family!” Gloria continued with a dark expression, “Your family had

bellowed, “Rhys! Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and get on your knees!” “You can kneel all

Did you? This brat has no manners!” Gloria was

Florence erupted in fury, she stood up and was

said coldly, “Don’t involve me in your buttering–up scheme!” He threw

a tipping point. Wow! Did you just lay your hands on me? Dahlia! Look!

about your purpose for visiting. If you’re here for a serious matter, please get to the point. I believe it’s pointless if you’re just here to show off your authority.” Even though Dahlia was grateful for the opportunity,

her.

bold of you! How dare you use that

tone? I’m just asking for an explanation. If the family patriarch thinks I’m not