An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 162

Caden gestured to the butler, who immediately got the message.

“This way, please, Mr. Rhys,”

“Sure.” Dustin nodded and followed the butler to the lounge. He took a seat and waited. It was a long wait.

It wasn’t until he finished his third cup of tea that Caden appeared with several men in tow.

“I really appreciate you saving my daughter, young man. Here’s a ten–million–dollar check. Consider this your pay.” Caden sat down and motioned to one of his men, who presented a check to Dustin.

“What? Thank you for your kind intentions, Mr. Murray, but this isn’t what I want.” Dustin stared at the check, puzzled.

“It doesn’t matter whether you want it. What matters is that this is what I’m paying you for a job well done.”

Caden sipped on his tea.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Dustin’s eyes narrowed.

“Don’t you get it? The Gozoraberry isn’t yours. All you’re getting is the money.” Caden spelled it out in plain

words.

we had a deal. I cure your daughter, and you give me the Gozoraberry.

on him once they

Gozoraberry is not only a precious herb used for healing, but it is also remarkably beneficial to practitioners of martial arts. Don’t you know that, young man?” Caden suddenly

“So?”

give you such a valuable treasure, so

someone else? Who?” Dustin’s brows furrowed

else but me?” Xavier made his way in haughtily. He had in his hands

the Gozoraberry.

buddy! Uncle Caden’s given me the Gozoraberry. It’s mine

Sneer.

stole the limelight today? Ultimately, I’m the one who benefited from it! At the end of the day, he’s just a lowly peasant!” Xavier

an influential person with high social standing, and you carry the honor of the Murray family with you! How could you go back on your words and betray someone who has helped you? Are you not afraid that you’d be ridiculed?” Dustin slammed his hand on the table

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understand Caden’s previous change of mind, as it was a matter pertaining to his

condition.

field, which naturally made him more deserving of trust on Caden’s end.

back on his word after Dustin had saved

think that a few words from you would be able to tamish the Murray family’s reputation? You’re really thinking highly of yourself!” Caden

Dustin as though