An Understated Dominance

Chapter 407

Mike turned his attention to Dustin, who was standing next to Mr. Robinson. He couldn’t help feeling threatened by Dustin’s calm demeanor and good looks.

“This is Mr. Rhys, our family’s honored guest. He came over to help out.” Mr. Robinson explained.

“Help out?” Abigail humphed disdainfully. “He hasn’t said a single thing since he arrived. You call that helping

out?”

“She’s right! Although he has good looks, it’s embarrassing how much of a scaredy–cat he is.” The short- haired girl shook her head.

While none of the other girls spoke, it was clear that they were all secretly looking down on Dustin. What was the point of being so handsome if he was going to run at the first sign of trouble? He was nothing but an utterly unreliable man.

“A man should act like one, buddy. You shouldn’t try to break up a fight if you’re scared, or you might get hurt.” Mike sniggered and patted Dustin’s shoulder.

anything, unbothered

his daughter. “Abigail, I’ve told you many times not to run around at

can go back alone! What I

you doing? I’m just worried about you.” Mr.

into trouble, what can you

for you. Your safety comes first. And there

“You always get treated like this. Do you know why I hate you? Because you’re a coward! I’m begging you. Don’t ever show up in front of my friends ever again. Having a father like you is the biggest embarrassment of

know what to say. All he wanted was for

you

at the door,

“Abigail-”

leave! I don’t want to see you guys anymore!” Abigail

was her father a mere servant who constantly had to be