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.

saying anything, unbothered

Mr. Robinson smoothed things over before turning his attention. to his daughter. “Abigail, I’ve told you many times not to run around at night, especially in places like these. It’s dangerous! Hurry up. We’re going home now.” He grabbed

me go!” Abigail flung his hand away, annoyed. “You can go back alone! What I do is none of your

are you doing? I’m just worried

Abigail snorted. “Even if I run into trouble, what can you do?

locking out for you. Your safety comes first. And there was no need to make

hate you? Because you’re a coward! I’m begging you. Don’t ever show up in front of

froze. He opened his mouth, but nothing came out. He didn’t know what to

you waiting for?

at the door,

“Abigail-”

leave! I don’t want

mere servant who constantly had to be careful