Chapter 94 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
When Sir Anderson showed up, everyone thought Dustin was done for. To their surprise, nothing dramatic happened when Sir Anderson saw Dustin. Instead, they chatted amicably like they were old friends.
The Cobra was appalled by this turn of events. Even Florence and the others were stunned.
âThis canât be for real, right? Could he really know Sir Anderson?â
âMy goodness, who is that man? How could he and Sir Anderson be talking like buddies?â
The crowd gossiped in hushed voices, obviously taken aback.
*SâSir Andersonâyou know him?â The Cobra gulped. He was slightly panicked and at a loss.
âDustin is Natashaâs friend. What gave you the nerve to offend him?â Duaneâs expression grew colder by the second.
âHuh? Ms. Harmonâs friend?â The Cobra got the fright of his life.
Natasha Harmon wasnât just one of Swintonâs big guns, she had the support of Millburgâs aristocrats. She was as prominent a figure as Sir Anderson himself. Whatâs more, Natasha was a very protective person. Anyone who dared to offend her friends was doomed to face ruthless revenge!
âSir Anderson, Iâ1- the Cobra stuttered.
âPack it up and stop being a baby. Apologize to Dustin, and whatever happened will be forgotten.â Duane waved his hand.
âOkay, okayâ¦â The Cobra nodded repeatedly and bowed to Dustin. âMr. Rhys, Iâm terribly sorry. I didnât know who you were and offended you. I hope youâll let this slide and forgive me this once.â
âYouâre exaggerating. As long as you wonât take revenge,â said Dustin plainly.
âI wouldnât dareâ¦â The Cobra kept wiping away his sweat as he said, âFrom now on, you and your friends will be treated as our VIPs. Everything will be on the house!â
His humble response shocked the crowd. Who would have thought that the Cobra, who was so villainous just a moment before, would apologize so humbly the next?
âDustin, letâs have a chat. This way.â Duane wasnât joking. He stretched out a hand in invitation and led the
way to the office on the second floor.
The moment they left, the entire bar erupted!
*I⦠I wasnât just seeing things, was I? Did that fool just talk to Sir Anderson like the best of pals?â James asked in disbelief.
After all, Sir Anderson was the Cobraâs backer. He could turn Swinton upside down with a lift of his finger.
âIf Iâm guessing right, Ms. Harmon must have something to do with their acquaintance.â Dahlia suggested, her senses returning quickly.
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She had heard Sir Anderson mention Natasha Harmon. It was undeniable that he had spared Dustin for the sake of the Harmon familyâs reputation.
âYou must be right! It has to be! How else can a small fry like him know such a big shot?â James nodded
fervently.
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âHmph! I thought he had some real potential, but it turns out that he was just putting on a show by relying on someone elseâs influence!â Florence huffed, displeased.
âA man should have a spine. How can a man always count on a woman to back him up?â Dahlia shook her head in disappointment. Climbing the ranks by kissing up to someone looked grand on the surface, but it was
just a quick taste of heaven. It would never last long.
âWhat a lucky bastard!â Mattâs expression was stormy, and his gaze stung with disdain. It was already shameful enough getting slapped by the Cobra earlier, but now, Dustinâs glory had made him look even more pathetic in comparison. He could not accept that a goodâforânothing like Dustin had outshone him! Meanwhile, in the office on the second floor, Dustin sat across from Duane while the Cobra served them.