Chapter 200 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
Dustin knew that Caitlyn deeply lacked a sense of security. If he asked her not to do anything, she would feel even more lost. At that moment, his phone rang.
When he picked up the phone, he heard an unfamiliar voice. âHello, is this Mr. Rhys? Iâm the new chief inspector from the investigation bureau, Aspen Cruiser.â
âOh, itâs you, Chief Cruiser. Is something the matter?â Dustin was surprised. âHereâs the deal. We just arrested a suspect named Julie Amberson. According to our investigation, she was your sisterâinâlaw, and sheâs involved in the theft of Immortunol. I wanted to ask if you wanted to take her case?â Aspen asked tentatively.
âItâs fine. This has nothing to do with her,â Dustin replied.
Although he didnât like Julie, he wouldnât stoop so low as to use his power for his personal revenge and send
her to jail.
âAlright, I know what to do now. Enjoy your day, Mr. Rhys.â
Dustin said nothing as he hung up. Then, he took out an ancient text and began to leaf through it.
It was an old habit of his. Whenever he had some free time, heâd pick up a book to read.
Suddenly, there was a furious shout from outside. âDustin, get the fuck out here now!â
Soon after, Florence stormed inside, accompanied by James and a few other thugs.
âDid you need something from me?â Dustin raised his head to level her with a look.
âYou inhumane animal! What did Julie ever do to you? How dare you try to get her in trouble?â Florence
screamed as soon as she stepped through the door. âYouâre truly devoid of a conscience, you pathetic,
shameless, ungrateful, degenerate animal!â
âMom, since when did you know so many adjectives?â James was taken aback.
She didnât even graduate from middle school, but she sure knew how to give a good scolding.
âIs that the point? Florence turned her head and glared hard at James. Then, she wiped her head and looked back at Dustin. âRhys, I bet you have nothing smart to say anymore! I knew you were guilty from the start!â
âI donât know where you heard this unfounded rumor from, but Julieâs arrest has nothing to do with me. She was the one who made friends with the wrong crowd,â Dustin said, unfazed by her accusations.
âBullshit! Do you think that itâll blow over if you keep denying it? Iâm warning you, if something happens to Julie in there, youâll never hear the end of it from me!â Florence warned through gritted teeth.
âDid you come here just to tell me this?â Dustin was expressionless.
âOf course not! The reason we graced you with our presence is to ask you for the formula for Immortunol!â
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James declared.
âThatâs right! For getting Julie into trouble, you must compensate us. I order you to hand us the formula!â Florence demanded arrogantly.
âThe formula for Immortunol?â Custin lifted a brow. âSorry, I canât give it to you. It now belongs to the Harmon family.â
âI donât care! You have to give us a copy today!â Florence commanded unreasonably.
âExactly! If the Harmon family can have it, then so can we. If you hand us the formula, we wonât hold the past. against you!â James yelled.
âI told you, I canât give you the formula. If youâre here for this, then please leave.â Dustin tried to chase them out of the medical center.
âBullshit! You have to give it to us today, no matter what! Or else, donât blame us if we do it the hard way!â James threatened, an evil glint in his eyes.
Seeing the situation turn sour, Caitlyn immediately stood in front of Dustin, shielding him. âYâyouâre being so unreasonable! Mr. Rhys has already said he wonât give it to you. If you keep insisting. Iâll call the authorities!â
Although she was shaking from fright, she didnât retreat.
âWhere did this bitch come from? Get the fuck out of the way!â
Angered, James gave Caitlyn a harsh slap, and the latter fell to the floor.
Her pink cheek began to swell.
âHmm?â Dustinâs expression darkened.
An indescribable anger began to boil inside of him.