An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 69

“What? He’s the owner?!” James was stunned by the twist in events. He couldn’t believe his ears.

“You must be joking! How could he be the owner of this restaurant?” Florence exclaimed in disbelief.

“Why would it be impossible? I have never seen such arrogant and snobbish patrons as the two of you. How dare you try to make a scene here?” The restaurant manager replied in disgust.

Earlier, he had seen Duane, the preceding owner, handing over ownership of Hillview Hotel to Dustin in the private booth.

“This can’t be! Dustin is as poor as a church mouse. Where did he get the money to buy a restaurant?” Astonishment was written all over James’s face.

“That’s none of your business. The only thing you need to know now is that the restaurant belongs to me. I have the authority to kick you out instead,” Dustin answered calmly.

At this, the expressions on both their faces turned black with anger and humiliation. They had planned on upstaging Dustin by shoving their privilege as a Gold VIP into his face. Who would have thought that he was the owner of Hillview Hotel? What a disgrace!

“Mr. Rhys, should we remove these troublemakers from the restaurant?” The manager spoke up.

“No need for that. We should provide good service to our customers. Furthermore, they are still our privileged customers. Send them a bottle of red wine on the house,” Dustin replied.

“Very well, sir.” The manager nodded.

“What a showoff. Frankly, he only knows how to leech off women!”

“That’s right! He thinks that he is such a big shot when in fact, he is just a freeloader!”

Florence and James grumbled, cursing under their breath. They were not happy about how things turned out.

would have to decline your gift,” Matt cut in suddenly. With a winsome smile on his

Matt is an overseas graduate. Not only is he from an elite family, but he is also extremely

With your measly net worth, you don’t even deserve to be

support of Matt. What was the big deal? Dustin was only the owner of a restaurant. Moreover, it was not from

background, he was nothing!

lucky.” Matt brushed her praises off lightly. However, there was a

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now, Dustin was done. Turning to leave, he replied calmly, “Please enjoy your time here. Excuse

Dahlia caught up to him. “Is this restaurant really yours? Where did you get so

from?”

have any money. The restaurant’s a gift from a friend,”

friend? Don’t tell me it’s Natasha?” Dahlia continued with a frown on

spend that energy

beloved senior?” Dustin huffed before

Dahlia clicked her tongue in annoyance. She was only

mother were present. Why was he being such a prick? Where

but feel frustrated when he saw Dahlia and Matt standing side by side. Matt had the looks and the background. To top it off, they almost got together as a couple before this. It was easy to be suspicious of their relationship. Above all,

what was going through her mind

what’s wrong? Your face has been downcast since you returned. Is something on your mind?”

nothing. I met up with some

it Dahlia?”

another guy named

Laney?” Natasha shot him a mischievous smile. “Mr. Rhys,

you know him?” Dustin was a little

ladies. He is famous for being a real playboy. Not only does he have the