Chapter 1081 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
âThank you, Ms. Nicholson, but that wonât be necessary.â Dustin shook his head without taking the name card. âWhat?â Dahlia raised her eyebrow, surprised.
âAre you sure you donât want to think about it?â There were only a few people who would reject her offer. Dustin not only rejected it altogether, he didnât even hesitate.
âNo, thank you. Being an insurance agent is pretty good. I wonât adapt to a corporate lifestyle.â Dustin declined again.
âHey! Do you know how many people are dying to get into Ms. Nicholsonâs company? Sheâs giving you a chance, donât be ungrateful!â Elena said arrogantly.
As Sir Moseyâs goddaughter, even the aristocrats in Oakvale had to show Dahlia respect. How dare an insurance agent decline her offer? He was disrespectful!
âWhy donât you take the offer instead? I donât need it.â Dustin glanced at her coldly. âYou-!â Elena was about to retort when Dahlia raised her hand to stop her.
âForget about it. Since he refused, I wonât force him. Iâll be off first.â Dahlia left after saying that. She wasnât the kind of person who took the initiative to speak up, and compromising was simply out of the question. In reality, she had only extended the offer out of curiosity.
âHmph! Youâre as stubborn as a mule! Youâll regret it sooner or later!â Elena glared at Dustin before leaving with Dahlia.
âYou actually refused a benefactor willing to be your mentor? I canât tell if youâre self-aware or just an idiot,â Vivian said sarcastically.
âGreat opportunities donât come by often. Youâve missed out on a chance of becoming successful.â Evan sneered, looking at Dustin like he was a fool.
Dahlia had personally extended an invitation. While others could never receive that kind of treatment even if they begged, this brat declined repeatedly. What a fool!
âAlright, letâs not talk about that anymore. Iâm getting hungry. Letâs go back and get some food.â Sheila mediated the situation.
She was happy that Dustin didnât fall for a beautiful woman. Although she was beautiful too, she was incomparable to an exquisite beauty like Dahlia. That was why she was satisfied with the outcome.
After leaving the horse ranch, they went back to the Murray residence. However, as soon as they walked through the doors, a middle-aged man blocked their path.
The man had a muscular physique and a commanding presence. He exuded an oppressive aura just by standing there. This man was the current head of the Murrays Edgar Murray!
âUncle Edgar?â Sheilaâs smile faltered. Growing up, she had always felt intimidated by her uncle who rarely smiled or spoke.
âWhere did all of you go earlier?â Edgar spoke sternly with his hands behind his back. âWe went to the horse ranch, why?â Sheila responded.
âSo you had something to do with Roxanne getting hurt?â Edgar questioned. âThat was an accident. It had nothing to do with us.â Sheila shook her head.
âAn accident?â Edgar scoffed. âMidnight Shadow is well-trained. Why would it hurt its owner? You must have done something!â
âWe really didnât, Uncle Edgar. Roxanne did it to herself,â Sheila tried to explain.
âShut up!â
Edgar glared at her and roared, âIâm the head of this family, and I say you did it! Thatâs final!
âHow dare you harm my daughter? You have committed a grave offense! âApprehend all of them! Anyone who resists will be shot dead on the spot!â
Following the order, a large number of armed soldiers rushed in from both sides, surrounding the group. Right away, the atmosphere grew tense.