Chapter 371

Florence and the others present were stunned into silence

as they took in Dustin's righteous speech. Their faces were etched with d

isbelief. How dare he humiliate the highly respected third matriarch of t

he Nicholsons in public!

"You… insolent brat! You? Teach me a lesson? Do you know I can bring your

family to ruins with just one word?" Gloria cradled her burning face as s

he screeched in anger, losing her previous dignified elegance.

"You can try." Dustin showed no signs of fear.

"Hah!" Gloria exclaimed in anger before dissolving into scornful laughter

. "Oh, Florence, what a great family you have. I came all the way here to

Swinton just to elevate your family to a higher status. And yet, you're

not only ungrateful, but you dare rebel against me? I believe this letter

of appointment would have better use for another person! Since you're no

t interested in assuming the role of Chairman at Cardinal Group, I'll hav

e the family patriarch revoke the appointment."

As Gloria pulled out her phone, Florence panicked and fell to her knees w

ith a thud. She begged, " Madam Gloria, let's not be rash, shall we? This

punk has nothing to

do with us. You can't put the blame on us for his actions."

Dakota interjected, "Don't listen to her nonsense, Grandma! This guy is t

heir son–in–law!" "Ex–ex–son–in–

law! They got a divorce a long time ago!" Florence corrected her vehement

ly.

"Hmph! No one cares about your complicated relationships! Since he'd alre

ady married into the Nicholsons, he's a part of your family!" Gloria cont

inued with a dark expression, "Your family had better give us a satisfied

response; otherwise, we are no longer family!"

"R–

right! I'll have him apologize immediately!" Florence nodded incessantly

and turned toward Dustin. She bellowed, "Rhys! Why are you still standing

there? Hurry up and get on your knees!" "You can kneel all you want. I'm

not about to indulge her," Dustin said lazily.

"D–

did you hear that? Did you? This brat has no manners!" Gloria was irritat

ed to her core.

"Bastard! I told you to apologize!" As Florence erupted in fury, she

stood up

and was about to land a heavy slap when Dustin grabbed hold of her hand.

He gritted his teeth and said coldly, "Don't involve me in your buttering

–up scheme!" He threw her aside forcefully.

Florence staggered back two steps, almost losing her balance. Her anger r

eached a tipping point. Wow! Did you just lay your hands on me? Dahlia! L

ook! This is the kind of man you love!" "Enough!" Dahlia shot up and glar

ed at Gloria and her group.

"Madam Gloria, I'm not sure about your purpose for visiting. If you're he

re for a serious

matter, please get to the point. I believe it's pointless if you're just

here to show off your authority." Even though Dahlia was grateful for the

opportunity, that didn't mean she would let them walk all over

her.

"Dahlia Nicholson, how bold of you! How dare you use that tone with Grand

ma?" Dakota reprimanded her severely.

Dahlia replied calmly, "What's wrong with my tone? I'm just asking for an

explanation. If the family patriarch thinks I'm not fit for the position

, I have no qualms for him to revoke the appointment."

"You …" Dakota was about to start a new tirade when Gloria raised her han

d and interrupted her. "Alright, since you wish to discuss serious matter

s, we'll follow the usual discourse!" Gloria backed off at the mention of

the family patriarch, but her expression remained hostile.

"Even though the family patriarch has appointed you the chairman of Cardi

nal Group, there's a

condition. You have to prove you have what it takes to assume control of

Cardinal Group."

"And how should I do that?" Dahlia asked.

"It's simple. The company is in the midst of an important expansion and i

s in urgent need of funds amounting to one billion. You'll pass the test

once you manage to secure one billion in

investments."

"One billion?"