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

“Thank you, Mr. Brooks.”

Rhys. You were the one who treated my

there a reason you called me?” Dustin changed the

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

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 to him to hear news about the thousand–year green lotus in such a

that was how they advertised the auction. Even members

are heading there. As for the specifics,

with his words, afraid

hope it won’t trouble you

be

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

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

after you.” Roderick led Dustin personally

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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 one after the

the bidding for the thousand–year

always best to come at the right time instead of coming early.” Dustin

cap and had a lollipop in her mouth. She was also dressed in branded items from head to toe and had