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

“Thank you, Mr. Brooks.”

Rhys. You were the one who treated

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

be on the lookout for a few precious herbs? I just heard that neighboring Alorith recently put

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

was how they advertised the auction. Even members of

Order are heading there. As for the specifics, we won’t know until we get

his words,

you to accompany me to

would be

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

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

Rhys, after you.” Roderick led Dustin personally as they headed inside the auction

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rapidly from the intense bidding as items were brought on stage one after the other. It was clear that Roderick had made preparations in advance since they both

started the bidding for the thousand–year green lotus.” Roderick silently breathed a sigh

always best to come at the right time instead of coming

was wearing a baseball cap and had a lollipop in her mouth. She was also dressed in branded items