An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 97

Chapter 97

“I’m just trying to remind you to think twice before you act. Just because you have support from the higher- ups doesn’t mean you can run amok.” With a solemn look, Dahlia added, “Dustin, you must realize that your worth has to be backed by ability. Currying favors with powerful people can propel you to greater heights, but it won’t last unless you can prove you’re a person of high caliber. So don’t think you’re all high and mighty-

consider this a lesson from me.”

Dustin snickered upon hearing this. “How can you be sure that I’m currying favors with the powerful?”

“Is that not the case? If it weren’t for Ms. Harmon’s reputation, would the Cobra have let you go so easily?” Dahlia didn’t hold back with her remark.

“Whatever you say. I know that, whatever I do, I’m nothing but a useless prick in your eyes,” Dustin sneered as

he shook his head.

First impressions truly were tough to change. Even with the evidence in front of their eyes, some people would simply refuse to believe it. They preferred scouring for excuses in an attempt to consolidate their prejudices.

“Oh, Dustin, don’t be disheartened. Keep your dignity and utilize your capabilities to carve out your own career and legacy instead of being a lazy bum who leeches off others,” Dahlia urged in a deep voice.

“So what if I’m a bum? Catching easy fish is also a skill. It just means I work smart,” Dustin shrugged.

“You…” Dahlia was starting to get annoyed. She had put sincere effort into trying to talk sense into him, but

deaf ears. Not to mention the

was apparent that there was no saving some people from

and forth, a few patrol cars pulled up and

of the patrol cars swung open, and several uniformed police officers stepped

Rhys,” said one of

Dustin responded, “Is something wrong,

some valuable objects. Please come with us!” shouted

there must be a misunderstanding.” Dustin declared, squinting

may I ask

“Panax root.”

us immediately for further investigation!” The

handcuffed Dustin.

exactly is going on?” exclaimed Dahlia, as she

you?” asked

friend,” she

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be an

handcuffs around Dahlia’s wrists. This

this has nothing to do with her. It’s

do with my daughter! If you want to arrest him, then

officer! My sister is innocent. She’s

she’s innocent once the investigation is over. Take her away!” barked the police officer. With a single command from the squad leader, Dustin and Dahlia were escorted into the police