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.”

I’ll send it to you

“Thank you, Mr. Brooks.”

Rhys. You were the one who treated my

Right, is there a reason you called

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

green lotus? Are you sure?” His eyes widened. He only lacked three more 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 come by. It came as a happy surprise

how they advertised the auction.

for the specifics, we won’t

was careful with his words,

hope it won’t trouble you to accompany me to

would be

wasn’t far, and it only took two hours by car. As they made

auction house, and the place teemed with a diverse crowd and a vast array of treasures.

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

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

haven’t started the bidding for the thousand–year green lotus.” Roderick silently breathed a

the right time instead of coming early.” Dustin

beside them suddenly spoke. She was wearing a baseball cap and had a lollipop in her mouth. She was also dressed in branded items from head to toe and had a beautiful appearance. However, she seemed to carry