An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 371

Florence and the others present were stunned into silence as they took in Dustin’s righteous speech. Their faces were etched with disbelief. How dare he humiliate the highly respected third matriarch of the Nicholsons in public!

“You… insolent brat! You? Teach me a lesson? Do you know I can bring your family to ruins with just one word?” Gloria cradled her burning face as she screeched in anger, losing her previous dignified elegance.

“You can try.” Dustin showed no signs of fear.

in anger before dissolving into scornful laughter. “Oh, Florence, what a great family you have. I came all the way here to Swinton just to elevate your family to a higher status. And yet, you’re not only ungrateful, but you dare rebel against me? I believe this letter of appointment

to her knees with a thud. She begged, ” Madam Gloria, let’s not be rash, shall we? This punk has nothing

is their son–in–law!”

of your family!” Gloria continued with a

nodded incessantly and turned toward Dustin. She bellowed, “Rhys! Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and get on your knees!” “You

has no manners!” Gloria was irritated to her

stood up and was about to land

“Don’t involve me in your buttering–up scheme!” He threw her

lay your hands on me? Dahlia! Look! This is the kind of man you

I believe it’s pointless if you’re just here to show off your authority.” Even though Dahlia was grateful for the opportunity, that didn’t mean she

her.

How dare you use that tone

replied calmly, “What’s wrong with my tone? I’m just asking for an explanation. If the family patriarch thinks I’m not

to start a new tirade when Gloria raised her hand and interrupted her. “Alright, since you wish to discuss serious matters, we’ll follow the usual discourse!” Gloria backed off at the mention of the family