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.”

problem. I’ll send it to

“Thank you, Mr. Brooks.”

be so polite, Mr. Rhys. You were the one who treated my

Right, is there a reason you called me?” Dustin changed

just heard that neighboring Alorith recently put out a few treasures. Apparently, the Heliotrope you’re

precious herbs to produce Longevitum–the flower of Crimson Gem, Cherusia, and the thousand–year green lotus. Each item was an extremely precious treasure that was hard to

be true. Anyway, that was how

Order are heading there. As for the

was careful with his words, afraid of giving the wrong

won’t trouble you to accompany me to the

be my

wasn’t far, and it only took two hours by car. As they made casual conversation in Roderick’s car, it didn’t take

an underground auction house, and the place teemed with a diverse crowd and a

you.” Roderick led Dustin personally as

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brought on stage one after the other. It was clear that Roderick had made preparations in advance since they both took a seat in

seems like they haven’t started the bidding for the thousand–year green lotus.”

the right time instead of coming early.” Dustin

a young woman seated beside them suddenly spoke. She was wearing a baseball cap and had a lollipop in her mouth. She was also dressed