An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 557

“I’m not drinking that. Get lost.” Dustin’s words were short and sweet, but he brought a deathly

hush over the hall.

All eyes were on Dylan the moment he entered. There were numerous people present who would do anything to gain his favor, so when they witnessed Dylan offering Dustin a drink, the onlookers, including Zoey, Gordon, and Zeke, were astonished. Jealous, even. It was definitely something worth bragging about to have someone like Dylan offer you a drink. However, they had never expected Dustin to actually turn him down and even arrogantly dismiss him. What was the meaning of that? Was Dustin really so full of himself?

“What did you just say?” Not only were the onlookers surprised, but even Dylan couldn’t believe his ears. He was a Harmon, a high–ranking commander in the Dark Panther Cavalry, and a future general! No matter where he went, people would fawn over him and go out of their way to please him. Just a smile from him could make someone’s day, so shouldn’t regular people feel honored

that he’d offer them a drink? How dare this rascal turn down the wine he had offered?

“Didn’t you hear me? I said, get lost,” Dustin repeated himself in the same cold manner.

“How dare you?”

“You insolent bastard!”

“You’ve crossed the line!”

Dylan’s good books stood up for him, hurling profanities at Dustin. People who weren’t in the

mind? How dare he speak

be so daring as to behave with such insolence toward Dylan. He obviously held no regard for Dylan’s status

going to get what he deserves for being so arrogant! I’d like to see how Dylan is going to deal with him!”

Gordon shook his head with a

eyes. Dustin had left quite

he was a responsible and courageous man. However, she had to

acted

my superior? I’ll shoot you in the head!”

believe you

The adjutant choked on his words. Had they been at the borders, he’d already have shot Dustin many times over, but with so many civilian onlookers,

you know who I am, punk? How dare you speak to me like that?” Dylan asked icily, a menacing glint in his eyes. He was

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do? My answer remains the same.

intimidated by him.

way, you bastard! There has never been anyone who’s disgraced me in such a manner before. Let me make it clear, if you don’t finish this glass of wine, there’s no