An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 228

“What, are you gonna resort to physical violence?” A cold smile curved Dustin’s lips at the sight of the security guards surrounding him. He’d always been the type who was open to persuasion, not coercion. Perhaps he would’ve given in to them if they’d talked to him nicely, but if they wanted to opt for physical violence he didn’t mind teaching them a lesson or two,

well,

“So what if I am? Don’t think too highly of yourself, you brat!” Quentin snarled. He’d always harbored a grudge against Dustin for humiliating him at their first meeting. If not for Natasha keeping him in check, he would’ve exacted revenge on Dustin ages ago. Now that Natasha wasn’t around, it was his chance to get payback!

“Quentin, don’t take things too far!” Ruth couldn’t stand it anymore. “It’s up to Dustin whether he wants to sell the shares. If you dare do anything to harm him, I won’t let you off the hook!”

“Ruth, this has nothing to do with you. Keep your nose out of this! Quentin didn’t back down.

“Why, you- “Ruth was about to say something else when Jessica stopped her.

“Dustin, a wise man knows how to adapt to the situation. You can’t hoard all those shares for yourself, so cough them up when we’re asking nicely, Jessica said. “Many people have gotten into trouble not because of things they’ve done but because they possess things that shouldn’t belong to them. With your identity and ability, you’ll only get yourself into more trouble if you keep these shares.”

“Is that a threat, Mrs. Harmon?” Dustin cidn’t bat an eye.

“It’s a piece of advice. One should know their limits–do you think you would’ve achieved what you have if not for my daughter protecting you?” Jessica looked at him contemptuously.

“I won’t deny that Ms. Harmon has given me plenty of help, but I didn’t rely on anyone to get to where I am now,

Dustin said coldly. “As for Immortunol, I think there’s something you need to get straight–I provided the formula and was the first to develop it successfully. I don’t care about the shares, but that doesn’t mean I’ll

allow you to push me around like this!”

“How dare you!” Jessica slammed a hand on the table and shot to her feet. “Dustin, I’ve tried to play nice with

you. Don’t push me!”

who?” Dustin retorted. “When the Hummer family successfully

to compete with them. I

past that crisis, yet here you are, burning bridges as soon as you get the chance. Is this how ungrateful the Harmon

expect a brat who relied on the

her like this.

capture him; I have plenty of ways to make him

anything rash. If you lay a hand on Dustin, Natasha won’t ever forgive

Natasha was already strained; if she were to go ahead

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opposite Jessica and the others spoke. “Mrs. Harmon, I

a cold look. He’d noticed this man as soon as he’d stepped into the conference room. He supposed this guy was the cause of Jessica’s sudden

from Boulderthorn Guild;

man said coolly.

is your father, huh?” Dustin raised an eyebrow in surprise.

was

a drag. Then, he waved a hand around and said arrogantly. “So, you’re left with two options–either you hand over the shares and take the 50 million or make an enemy

the shares up unless Ms. Harmon personally asks me to.”

Brody’s expression became frosty. “Do you know what you’re talking about, you brat? Have you thought about the consequences

the Boulderthom Guild. Secondly, so what

runs the

been a while since someone had the nerve to speak to me like that. Still you’ll have to pay for your arrogance! As for the rest of you.” Brody grinned menacingly as he turned to Jessica and the others. “If you don’t want to make an enemy out of the Boulderthorn Guild, you’d better show me some of your sincerity in forming an alliance. If this brat refuses to give us ownership of his shares, you’re the ones who’ll have to cough it up. Either way,

Immortuncl’s shares!”

his words, as did the others. Il Dustin refused to hand over his shares, he’d drag the rest of them down with

leave the final decision in your hands. See

snorted and stood up.

it!” Dustin

Brody sneered. “I thought you were a tough cookie, but it seems you’re a bigger pushover

against the Boulderthorn Guild?