An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 373

Dustin walked out of Nicholson Villa and was about to make a call when his phone rang. It was from Roderick Brooks.

Dustin answered, “Hello, Mr. Brooks, I was just about to go look for you. It’s such a coincidence that you called first.”

“Oh? Is there anything I can help you with, Mr. Rhys?” Roderick was taken aback.

“I have a friend who got into some trouble and needs a sum of money. Would it be possible for me to borrow money from you?” Dustin asked.

“Phew, you scared me. I thought it was something serious. It turns out you just need money. Of course. I might not have much of anything else, but I definitely have money. How much does your friend need?” Roderick breathed a sigh of relief.

“One billion.”

send it to you

“Thank you, Mr. Brooks.”

polite, Mr. Rhys. You were

is there a reason you called me?” Dustin changed the

the lookout for a few precious herbs? I just heard that neighboring Alorith recently put out a few treasures. Apparently, the Heliotrope you’re looking for, which is also known as the

Crimson Gem, Cherusia, and the thousand–year green lotus. Each item was an extremely precious treasure that was hard to come by. It came

true. Anyway, that was how they

the specifics, we won’t know until we get

with his words, afraid of giving the wrong

trouble you to accompany me

be

hours by car. As they made casual conversation in Roderick’s car, it didn’t take long before they finally

and a vast array of treasures. They

after you.” Roderick led Dustin personally as they

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venue was a roaring hubbub of voices. Prices rose rapidly from the intense bidding as items were brought on stage one after the other.

Rhys, we’re in luck. It seems like they haven’t started the bidding for the thousand–year green lotus.” Roderick silently

right

suddenly spoke. She was wearing a baseball cap and had a lollipop in her mouth.