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 by those measly

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

go!” Abigail flung his hand away, annoyed. “You can go back alone! What I

are you doing? I’m just worried

if I run into trouble, what can you do? It was their fault, yet you kept apologizing! You might not feel embarrassed, but I

safety comes first. And

always get treated like this. Do you know why I hate you? Because you’re a coward! I’m begging

came out. He didn’t know what to say. All he wanted was for his daughter to be safe

you waiting for?

at the door,

“Abigail-”

and leave! I don’t want to see you guys

who constantly had to be careful around others, while other people’s fathers were successful