An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

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Chapter 370

Dahlia seemed adamant about getting things over and done with. But just as she picked up the third

cup

of tea and was about to serve it, someone’s hand stopped her. She turned around and found that it was

Dustin. With a frosty expression, he said, “Let me do it this time.”

“You?” Dahlia did not understand what he was playing at. Knowing him, he wasn’t one to bow down to

others‘ wishes easily. Could he be doing this for her?

“Who do you think you are? Do you think you are even fit to serve Grandma tea?” Dakota questioned

arrogantly. She was here to shame Dahlia, not this good–for–nothing scumbag. “Hmph! You uncultured

folks! How dare you speak in my presence?” Gloria lifted her chin, obviously dissatisfied.

“It’s just a cup of tea, what difference does it make who serves you? I’m in an absolutely brilliant mood

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today, so I’ll personally serve you your tea. Here.” Dustin picked up the cup and walked up to Gloria.

Then, under everyone’s disbelieving gaze, he emptied the entire cup over Gloria’s head. Everything

rained down on her–tea, leaves, and all. Her whole face was wet, with tea leaves sticking all over.

For a moment, there was pin–drop silence in the living room. Nobody had expected Dustin to pull such

a reckless move. This was one of the most influential members of the Nicholson family. She was

Regulus‘ third wife! Wherever she went, she was admired and respected by all. When had she ever

been disgraced as such?

“Dustin! How dare you!” Dakota was the first to react. “You must be out of your goddamn mind! How

dare you humiliate Grandma like this!”

“Y–you! Dimwitted swine! Have you any idea what a grave mistake you’ve committed?” Gloria glared at

him with such vengeance. Her body shook with anger. Having been in authority in such a prominent

family for so long, she was used to humiliating others, never the other way around. “My, such a fiery

temper. I guess one cup isn’t enough to do the job. Here, have another.” Dustin smiled mirthlessly and

poured a glass of piping hot water before splashing it on Gloria’s face.

“Ah-!” Gloria shrieked in agony as the water scalded her. The effect was almost immediate, and one

side of her face soon became red and swollen. In hindsight, it looked pretty ridiculous and amusing.

“Do you see this? This is what I call boiling hot water,” Dustin said condescendingly as if educating

them.

“Rhys! Have you gone mad? How dare you harm them?” Florence exclaimed in a state of shock and

anger. It was bad enough that he had poured the first cup of tea on her. To pour a second cup, which

was boiling hot, was simply too much!

“When did I ever harm anyone? I’m merely serving an elder her tea.” Dustin shrugged.

Every family had its own rules. He understood that. If she only made Dahlia serve her tea as was

customary in the family’s practices, he could let that slip. But it was plain for all to see that Gloria

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had shamed Dahlia on purpose by spitting the tea on Dahlia, and he damn well wasn’t going to sit by

and watch her do as she pleased.

“Guards! Where are my guards?” Gloria roared in a seething rage. Within seconds, two of her

bodyguards, who stood guard outside the door, rushed in.

“How dare this insolent brat touch me? Guards, beat him up! He needs a good beating to teach him

some manners!” Gloria roared.

“Yes, Ma’am!” The two bodyguards received their orders from Gloria and were ready to bring Dustin

down. But they had barely approached him when Dustin gave them each a strong slap and sent them

flying across the room, passed out on the spot.

“It isn’t good practice to use your age as leverage. Dahlia is a potential successor of the family. What

good will it do you to disgrace her in public like this? Have you ever considered what consequences

you’ll face if she ever becomes the next matriarch? Everyone gets old one day, but it’s important to

maintain your clarity and make wise choices. If you insist on being unreasonable and making things

difficult, don’t be surprised when I take action.”

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