An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 128

Over at the Nicholsons‘ that afternoon.

“Dahlia, are you going to Miss Hummer’s birthday party this evening? Can you bring me along?” James asked

excitedly when he saw the invitation on the table.

She was, after all, the daughter of Edwin Hummer, the richest man in the country. It would be beneficial to

make acquaintances with such a person.

“I will be attending the birthday party, but the invitation is limited to two persons only. Julie has already called dibs on it.” Dahlia cast a damp over James‘ enthusiasm.

“Her?” Displeased, James turned to look at Julie, who was on the couch applying makeup to her face.

“Dahlia, I’m your brother! How could you bring her, and not me?” He grumbled.

At that, Julie shot him a glare and said condescendingly, “And what can you do there? Everyone attending the party tonight will be people of status and elites. Wouldn’t a high school dropout like you just embarrass

yourself showing up there?”

“Hey, what’s that supposed to mean? Do you think that you’re all that great?” James was irked.

“Better than you, at least.” Julie wasn’t one to back off easily.

“You!”

James was just about to burst into a fit of anger when Florence stopped him just in time. “That’s enough. Julie’s our quest, you should play nice. I think it’d be a good opportunity for her to make good connections at the party this evening since she’s fresh out of college. Let her go with Dahlia.”

“Do you hear that? If I manage to befriend Miss Hummer, I’d be on the highway to success! When the time comes, I’ll make sure you benefit from it too!” Julie said with her head held high.

“Hah! You? I’d be better off relying on mysel!!”

James plopped down on the couch, obviously feeling indignant.

Ever since Julie came, all the attention had been shifted to her. He felt that he was now out of favor.

right, Dahlia, I

as she rummaged around in her bag. In the

you two days ago. Since you’re attending

good use.

opened up the jewelry box. There

earrings were exquisite and delicate. They were dazzling under the

“Wow! It’s spectacular!‘

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box over for a better look at the earrings. Aunt Florence, such gorgeous

This is the only pair in the whole of Swinton. It costs

As expected, only the best

picked up one of the earrings and

a born beauty, Julie. Of course, it looks magnificent on you,”

thank you then,

the other earring and put it on too. It was evident

a shock. “Julie, this is your cousin’s gift from Matt.

with me wearing it? I’m just borrowing it for the night, it’s not like I’m not going to

“But”

said, but Julie cut her off.

earrings! What rights do you have to

the fact was, she had never once returned the items

borrowed!

This was plain robbery!

a pair of earrings? Aren’t you just being selfish?” Julie slammed her hand

selfish? Do you have any idea how greedy you look right now? Do you

you scold me? Aunt Florence! Did you hear what James said? I can leave

that, she turned

step, Florence pulled her back. “What are you doing, Julie? Of course, you’re welcome here! Aren’t they just a pair of earrings? I’ll lend them to

“Mom! You-!”

“Shut it!”

shot him a glare. “You’re her older cousin! Why do you keep picking fights with her? Can’t

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James was so angry

door.

earrings that she was concerned about, but Julie’s domineering attitude did not sit well