Chapter 559

"He spiked the wine?" Everyone looked at Dylan in shock. If that was the

case, then it would make sense for Dustin to refuse the drink.

"You What nonsense!" Dylan had a sinking feeling, but he forced himself t

o appear composed as he roared, "Do you know who I am? Why would I spike

your drink? You're dragging my

reputation through the mud!" He had no idea how Dustin could tell that th

e wine had been spiked, but there was no way he was going to admit to doi

ng it.

"That's right! My cousin offered you a drink, and you not only turned him

down, but you even accused him of such dirty tricks? You truly are cunni

ng!" Kate feigned anger.

"Hah! I think someone's just here to cause trouble!"

"What a heinous crime to slander a military officer!"

"We should just kick him out! He's despicable!"

In a clamor of voices, the crowd accused and scolded Dustin. With their p

reconceived notions, they clearly believed Dylan more than they did Dusti

n.

"Dustin, do you have any proof for claiming that Dylan spiked the wine?"

Hector asked.

"Exactly! Don't go around making accusations without any

proof!" Some of the Harmons were indignant.

"You want proof? It's simple." Dustin picked up the glass of wine and pla

ced it in front of Dylan. Since you claim that you didn't spike it, why d

on't you drink this to prove there's nothing wrong with the wine?"

Dylan's face fell. He would make a mess of himself if he drank that.

"Why should he? Just because you say so? Who do you think you

are?" Kate defended Dylan.

"That's right! Who do you think you are? And what right do

you have to make me drink it?" Dylan challenged.

"Oh, so you dare not drink it then?" Dustin sniggered.

"If the wine hasn't been spiked, Dylan, then what's

the harm in drinking it?" Natasha had a slight smile on her face. She cou

ld tell from his reaction that Dylan had indeed spiked the

wine, but Dustin saw through his tricks at once, and that was what gave

rise to the conflict between them.

"We

believe in you, Mr. Harmon! It's just a glass of wine. Drink it and show

him!"

"That's right! Prove it to him that you have done no such thing! Put him

to shame!"

"Yes, Dylan, drink it! We're all rooting for you!"

The crowd began

cheering Dylan on, acting like they were all that righteous.

The corners of Dylan's lips twitched as he sweated profusely. With so man

y

eyes on him, he'd raise suspicion if he refused to drink the wine, but if

he did, he'd lose control over his bowels and make a

fool of himself. He'd be in such a terrible mess. Caught in a dilemma, he

had no way out of the predicament. He had only intended to teach Dustin

a lesson. Who'd have guessed he'd put

himself in such a difficult position?

"Alright, alright! Let's not cause a scene here!" Noticing that something

wasn't right, Trent called out to the crowd to defuse the situation. "To

day's a special day. Let's not spoil it over some petty issues! Please be

seated, everyone. The banquet will start shortly!"

The crowd quietened down upon hearing his words. Most of them who had the

ir wits around could already guess the truth behind

the whole debacle. However, out of respect for the Harmon family, they ke

pt quiet and feigned ignorance.

"Consider yourself lucky, you bastard! I'm only letting you

off the hook for Uncle Hector's sake, as it's his birthday celebration to

day!" Dylan spat menacingly before he turned and took his seat. He thanke

d his lucky stars

that his Uncle Trent came out at the right moment to smooth things over,

sparing him from an embarrassing situation. But despite

the circumstances, he still had to gain an upper hand over Dustin.

The disturbance was finally brought to a halt

by Trent's interference. However, Natasha was left disgruntled. "Dad, Dyl

an was obviously the one who started it. Are you just going to let it sli

de?"

"We have more important matters to deal with

today. We cannot afford to mess

up now," Hector said gravely as he shook his head. Of course, he

could tell what had transpired, but at this point, they were banking on D

ylan's position to put pressure on Tyler, so he could not tell Dylan off

even if he was at fault. At the moment, it was crucial for

the family to stand united.