An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 407

Mike turned his attention to Dustin, who was standing next to Mr. Robinson. He couldn’t help feeling threatened by Dustin’s calm demeanor and good looks.

“This is Mr. Rhys, our family’s honored guest. He came over to help out.” Mr. Robinson explained.

“Help out?” Abigail humphed disdainfully. “He hasn’t said a single thing since he arrived. You call that helping

out?”

“She’s right! Although he has good looks, it’s embarrassing how much of a scaredy–cat he is.” The short- haired girl shook her head.

While none of the other girls spoke, it was clear that they were all secretly looking down on Dustin. What was the point of being so handsome if he was going to run at the first sign of trouble? He was nothing but an utterly unreliable man.

man should act like one, buddy. You shouldn’t try to break up a fight if you’re scared, or you

smiled without saying anything, unbothered by those

back.” Mr. Robinson smoothed things over before turning his attention. to his daughter. “Abigail, I’ve told you many

annoyed. “You can go

I’m just worried about you.” Mr.

if I run into trouble, what can you do? It was their fault, yet you kept apologizing! You might not feel embarrassed,

just locking out for you. Your safety comes first. And there was no need to

you’re a coward! I’m begging you. Don’t ever show up in front of

nothing came out. He didn’t know what to say. All he wanted was for his daughter to be safe and sound.

you waiting

at the door,

“Abigail-”

I don’t want to see you guys anymore!” Abigail

away!” Abigail fumed, ashamed. Why was her father a mere servant who constantly had to be careful around others, while other people’s fathers were

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Mike said with