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.”

You were the

is there a reason you called

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

Gem, Cherusia, and the thousand–year green lotus. Each item was an extremely

should be true. Anyway, that was how they advertised the auction. Even

As for the

with his words, afraid of giving the wrong

won’t trouble you to accompany me to

be my

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

teemed with a diverse crowd and

Dustin personally as they headed

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

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

come at the right time instead of coming early.”

too?” At that moment, 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