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.”

”

“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.

the call, and without saying anything else, she led Dustin out

Dustin was caught

part of the family too, aren’t you? So

“But…”

And with that, Dahlia dragged Dustin along with her and got into the car. One

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

like household staff who were waiting on her when they were, in fact, the rightful owners of the place. “Honey, you’re finally

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

you mistaken? Rufus might be a degenerate, but he’d never stoop so low as to fool others

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!”

there might be some misunderstanding going on.”

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

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

Florence glared at Dustin angrily. But when she turned towards Gloria, there was

person in the Nicholson family!” Florence gestured towards

Madam Gloria.” Dahlia nodded at Gloria respectively. From the looks of it, Gloria did not

sat in the middle of the living room with her hands on her cane,

condescending and arrogant.

Gloria some tea!” Florence

nodded, poured a cup of tea, and

Have you no manners?” Gloria

understand what she meant by

this is just how uncultured people behave. They do not know how to conduct themselves befitting of