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.”

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

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

have me be on the lookout for a few precious herbs? I just heard that neighboring Alorith recently put out a few treasures. Apparently, the Heliotrope you’re looking for, which is

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

that was how they advertised the

Order are heading there. As for the

his words,

hope it won’t trouble you to accompany me to the

would be my

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

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

you.” Roderick led Dustin personally as they headed inside

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venue was a roaring hubbub of voices. Prices rose 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 took a seat in

luck. It seems like they haven’t started the bidding for the thousand–year green lotus.” Roderick silently breathed a

right time instead of coming early.” Dustin

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