An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 368

Amused by Dahlia’s antics, Dustin chuckled and nodded furiously in a joking manner. “Ah, yes! All hail, Ms. Nicholson! The ever–capable and talented Ms. Nicholson is bound to be the leader of a prominent household one day!” Then, he even went so far as to pump his fist in the air dramatically to entertain her.

“Hey! Quit fooling around! I’m being serious here! As long as I become the matriarch of the Nicholson family, I’ll be even more influential than Natasha Harmon! And when the time comes, I’ll take good care of you!” Dahlia raised her chin and declared confidently.

Anyone could tell that she was full of hope and determination. In the past, Dahlia had always felt inferior compared to Natasha due to their differences in background and social status. But now that she was a potential successor to the Nicholson family, she was on par with her, and they would have to vie for Dustin according to their abilities.

Right then, Dahlia’s phone rang. She answered the call and quickly heard Florence’s voice.” Honey, where are you? Come back immediately. Madam Gloria from the Nicholson family in Glenstead is here to see you.”

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“Madam Gloria? Why is she here?” Dahlia tried to gather more information to grasp the situation over at Florence’s.

Regulus Nicholson, the patriarch of the family, had been a remarkably outstanding man in his youth, and he had married three wives. His first wife was over 70 years old, and both his second and third wives were more than 60 years old. Gloria Gustav was his third wife.

“Haven’t you been selected as a potential successor of the family? I’m sure Madam Gloria is here to cozy up to you. You’re in luck!” Florence exclaimed excitedly.

away.” Dahlia ended the call, and without saying anything else,

going too?” Dustin

the family too, aren’t you?

“But…”

from an influential person!” And with that, Dahlia dragged Dustin along with her and got into the car. One had to be

hour later, they pulled up at the entrance to the Nicholson villa. When they got out of the car and went in, they found that there was already quite a crowd in the living room. An old lady with thick make–up who was heavily adorned with all sorts of jewelry sat at the center of the crowd. She even had a serpent–head cane clutched

by the side, appearing exceptionally meek. They looked like household staff who were waiting

asked for you to be here, Rhys! I haven’t made you pay for the

Rufus might be a degenerate, but he’d never stoop so

have the gemstone appraised, and they confirmed that it was a synthetic gemstone! I’m warning you, you better pay for my loss! I won’t back off without at least 5 million dollars!” Florence demanded

misunderstanding going on.” Dahlia tried to

could there be? We have already proven that it’s a fake gemstone! His entire family is full of swindlers!” Florence spat

dare they whisper and chat among themselves when her grandmother was right there in the center of the

not done with you yet!” Florence glared at Dustin angrily. But when she turned towards Gloria, there was a bright smile on her face once again.

an important person in the Nicholson family!”

at Gloria respectively. From the looks of

sat in the middle of the living

condescending and arrogant.

Madam Gloria some tea!” Florence immediately signaled

a cup of tea,

this how you serve tea? Have

understand what she meant by

do not know how to conduct themselves befitting of elite families like ours.” Dakota