Chapter 370
Dahlia seemed adamant about getting things over and done with. But just a
s 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 f
or 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 th
is good–for–nothing scumbag. "Hmph! You
uncultured folks! How dare you speak in my presence?" Gloria lifted her c
hin, obviously dissatisfied.
"It's just a cup of tea, what difference does it make who serves you? I'm
in an absolutely brilliant mood 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 al
l 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 o
f the Nicholson family. She was Regulus' third wife! Wherever she went, s
he 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 o
f your goddamn mind! How dare you humiliate Grandma like this!"
"Y–
you! Dimwitted swine! Have you any idea what a grave mistake you've commi
tted?" Gloria glared at him with such vengeance. Her body shook with ange
r. Having been in authority in such a prominent family for so long, she w
as used to humiliating others, never the other way around. "My, such a fi
ery 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 h
er face soon became red and swollen. In hindsight, it looked pretty ridic
ulous and amusing.
"Do you see this? This is what I call boiling hot water," Dustin said con
descendingly 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 boili
ng hot, was simply too much!
"When did I ever harm anyone? I'm merely serving an elder her tea." Dusti
n shrugged.
Every family had its own rules. He understood that. If she only made Dahl
ia 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
had shamed Dahlia on purpose by spitting the tea on Dahlia, and he damn w
ell 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 go
od beating to teach him some manners!" Gloria roared.
"Yes, Ma'am!" The two bodyguards received their orders from Gloria and we
re 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 potentia
l successor of the family. What good will it do you to disgrace her in pu
blic 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. I
f you insist on being unreasonable and making things difficult, don't be
surprised when I take action."