An Understated Dominance - Chapter 207

“Listen, young man, think this through. I don’t take rejection well. When something catches my eye, I’ll do whatever it takes to get it.” Phineas was getting more intense.

“If you agree, not only will you get the money, but you’ll also become a friend of the Laney family. If you ever need help, we’ll be there for you. But if you refuse, you’ll become our enemy. You need to decide if you want to be our friend or foe.”

Dustin couldn’t help but laugh. “I don’t like being threatened. If that’s how you’re going to talk, then we can only be enemies.”

Phineas’s expression changed. “What did you say?”

“Of course I’m sure,” Dustin replied confidently.

“Don’t think you’re safe just because the Harmons are backing you. I have plenty of ways to deal with someone like you. If you want to be stubborn, I’m ready to play this game,” Phineas warned, looking angry.

“I’ll play until the end,” Dustin said without fear.

“Fine! I hope you don’t regret this!” Phineas scoffed, stood up, and walked away.

A country boy like him dared to stand up to Phineas? He must want trouble!

The night passed quietly, but the next morning was different.

“Ah!” Dustin was suddenly woken by a scream.

When he opened his door, he saw Caitlyn on the floor, looking terrified.

“Mr. Rhys, Dusty is dead!” she cried, pointing at the door with tears in her eyes.

Dustin looked over and saw a dead gray cat hanging at the entrance of the medical center. It had been disemboweled, and blood dripped to the floor. It was a gruesome sight.

This was the cat Caitlyn had brought back yesterday.

“Hmm?”

Dustin frowned as he stepped outside. To his horror, he saw dog blood splattered all over the entrance, including the sign for the medical center. This was more than just a humiliation; it was a clear threat.

Suddenly, a Maybach pulled over by the side of the road. Dustin recognized it from yesterday. The window rolled down, revealing Phineas and Matt, both wearing arrogant smirks.

“Did you do this?!” Dustin shouted, his anger building.

“Congratulations! You guessed it!” Matt replied, grinning. “Dustin, we gave you a chance before, but you didn’t take it. Now, don’t blame us for having a little fun!”

“Are you really trying to fight me?” Dustin’s eyes turned cold.

“Fight? Ha! Do you really think you stand a chance against us? We’re just getting started,” Matt sneered.

“This is just a taste of what’s to come! You always think you’re better than everyone else, but I have all the time in the world to toy with you. And don’t worry, I’ll also have some fun with your woman. I know you still care about Dahlia. Once I have her in my bed, I’ll make a video for you to watch. Just imagine seeing me with her! It’s going to be great!” He licked his lips at the thought.

“You’re asking for trouble!” Dustin shouted, filled with rage.

“Trouble? Can you really kill me? Do you think the Harmons would turn against the Laneys for you? Without Natasha’s protection, you’re nothing! I’ll give you three days to decide. Hand over the Immortunol formula, or start looking for your own coffin!” Matt finished, a smug look on his face.

Dustin rolled up the car window and drove away, his face tense. He pulled out his phone and called a specific number. “Hey, I need a favor,” he said. “Can you check the Findnovel.net website on Google? I want to access chapters of novels early and in the best quality.”