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.

ended the call, and without saying

I’m going too?” Dustin was

aren’t you? So

“But…”

chit–chat! This is your chance to gain favor from an influential person!” And with that, Dahlia dragged Dustin along with her and got

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

her, regarding her with such reverence and respect, while Florence and James only stood by the side, appearing exceptionally meek. They looked like household staff who were

behind Dahlia. Her expression immediately darkened as she hissed, “Who asked for you to be here, Rhys! I haven’t made you pay for the fake gemstone your father gave

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

the gemstone appraised, and they confirmed that it was a synthetic gemstone! I’m

misunderstanding going on.” Dahlia tried to smooth things

What misunderstanding could there be? We have already proven that it’s a fake gemstone!

your respects!” Dakota barked impatiently from the couch. How dare they whisper and chat among themselves when her grandmother was right there in the center of the living room? Didn’t they know that they should greet

But when she turned towards Gloria, there was a bright smile on her face once again. Dustin shook his head at her subservient

Gloria. She’s an important person in the Nicholson family!” Florence gestured towards the heavily made–up old

Gloria.” Dahlia nodded at Gloria respectively. From the looks of it, Gloria did not look like someone who was

middle of the living room with her

condescending and arrogant.

Madam Gloria some tea!” Florence immediately

of tea, and handed it to Gloria

how you serve tea? Have you no manners?”

understand what

how uncultured people behave. They do not know how to