An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

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.

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

saying anything, unbothered by

smoothed things over before turning his attention. to his daughter. “Abigail, I’ve told you many times not to run around at night,

Abigail flung his hand away, annoyed. “You can go back alone! What

just worried about you.”

the point?” Abigail snorted. “Even if I run into trouble, what can you do? It was their fault, yet

safety comes first. And there was no need to make

mean I’m supposed to put up with everything?” Abigail was disappointed. “You always get treated like this. Do you know why I hate you? Because you’re a coward! I’m begging you. Don’t ever show up in front of my friends ever again. Having a father like you is the biggest embarrassment

what to say.

you waiting for?

at the door,

“Abigail-”

leave! I don’t want to

her father a mere servant who constantly had to be careful around others, while other people’s fathers were successful