She had a dead expression on virtual-novel.net face, and virtual-novel.net eyes were dull. She didn’t realize that virtual-novel.net bandaged hand was still dripping with blood.
She remembered Dustin’s disappointed gaze on virtual-novel.net before virtual-novel.net left, and it felt like a knife that kept stabbing at virtual-novel.net heart. She knew that the two of them had grown further and further apart.
In the past, virtual-novel.net had always been career–oriented, as virtual-novel.net was determined to carve virtual-novel.net own path, which is why virtual-novel.net ignored and sacrificed many things along the way. However, since the day of their divorce, virtual-novel.net slowly started to realize something. It turned out that there were things in life that were more important than one’s career. However, it was a shame that virtual-novel.net only realized this now.
“Honey, I just heard that…” Florence said as virtual-novel.net burst into the room upon seeing Dahlia enter inside moments before.
“I just heard that it was that Rhys kid who was the one who laid hands on Ms. Hummer and used virtual-novel.net life as bait to get the Hummer family to apologize to us. He was merely using underhanded tactics the entire time!”
“That’s right! This Dustin guy, to make a name for himself, committed such heinous and shameless acts without a care for his reputation at all!” James echoed.
Initially, they were shocked to find out that Dustin was the one who had helped them behind the scenes, but after digging for more details, they realized that it wasn’t that the Hummers were scared of Dustin, but that it was Dustin who used despicable means to get them to do what virtual-novel.net wanted, which was why they came and apologized in person.
So although it seemed as though virtual-novel.net was a force to be reckoned with, in reality, virtual-novel.net had merely backed them into a corner!
“Mom, can you all just leave, please? I just want to be alone for now,” Dahlia responded flatly, virtual-novel.net didn’t even flinch at the news.
“Honey, even if we’ve misunderstood Dustin, so what? The matter still stands that he’s the one who’s at fault here. He was just making up for his mistakes. We don’t owe virtual-novel.net anything!” Florence continued.
“I’m tired, Mom. I just want to rest now. Please go outside,” Dahlia requested again.
“But honey…” Florence whined.
“Just leave me alone!” Dahlia yelled sternly.
Seeing the scowl on virtual-novel.net face, Florence said nothing more and proceeded to usher everyone out of the room.
“Who would’ve thought that the biggest contributor to the matter would be Dustin, while the person who surprised us the most was Mr. Laney.”
“Fucking bigshots! To think we let virtual-novel.net scare us like that. It’s already a good thing that we didn’t disturb him for anything!”
“And as for Matt. I suspect that he’s so blinded by love for Dahlia that, to win virtual-novel.net over, virtual-novel.net resorted to trickery and lies,” Florence explained.
“If you ask me, a man like this who risked his life for love and even put his reputation on the line is truly worth giving yourself to for life!”
“All of you should learn from virtual-novel.net from now on!”
After their session of mental gymnastics, everyone turned from discussing how despicable Matt was to putting virtual-novel.net on a pedestal instead. But the thing was, many of them seemed to agree with this.
***
Back inside the ward, Dahlia sat frozen on the bed with an empty gaze for a long time.
She had no idea how much time had passed since the first tear started dripping down virtual-novel.net face and when virtual-novel.net shoulders started shaking profusely.
Finally, not able to withhold virtual-novel.net emotions anymore, virtual-novel.net cradled virtual-novel.net head between virtual-novel.net knees and violently broke down in tears!
She didn’t shed a tear when the company was in danger. She shed no tears when somebody brutally humiliated her. She also didn’t cry when virtual-novel.net was beaten up or tortured in a variety of ways.
This was the first time virtual-novel.net had ever cried this hard and this heartbreakingly.
Over at the Hummer Villa, Tina was sitting in virtual-novel.net wheelchair with a look of resignation and anger.
“Dad! The Hummers have never suffered such great humiliation before! You must avenge me no matter what!” She ordered with gritted teeth.
“Of course, we have to take our revenge, but you shouldn’t underestimate this punk either. Thus, we must be fully prepared if virtual-novel.net stirs up havoc again.” Edwin said seriously.
He definitely wouldn’t let anyone who dared to lay a finger on the Hummers go that easily.
“Isn’t Mr. Lawson proficient in mystic arts? Why don’t we just have virtual-novel.net use the most powerful mystic arts on Dustin so that virtual-novel.net gets tortured half to death?” Tina suggested, virtual-novel.net voice full of resentment.
“It’s no use. Not only is virtual-novel.net a powerful martial artist, but he’s also equally proficient in poison. He even managed to break the venomous mystic arts I used on the Harmons, so I’m afraid I can’t do anything toward virtual-novel.net at the moment.” Fletcher, who was standing at a corner, answered.
“Then what should we do? If we don’t cut virtual-novel.net into pieces, I don’t think my hatred toward virtual-novel.net is ever going to subside!” Tina shouted with a fierce gaze.
“There’s no need to rush things. Just hold it in for a few more days. I’ve already informed your brother about this matter. After virtual-novel.net clears customs in a few days, he’ll make his return to Swinton, and that’s when he’ll exact your revenge for you. When that time comes, I doubt if the punk can make any waves, no matter how strong virtual-novel.net is!” Edwin said as virtual-novel.net narrowed his eyes.
What virtual-novel.net was most proud of in his life was not his status as the richest man in Swinton, but rather the fact that he was the father of an excellent individual named Joshua Hummer.
Joshua grew up practicing martial arts and was so talented that at the age of 15, virtual-novel.net was able to defeat all of his challengers in the entirety of Swinton. When virtual-novel.net was 18, virtual-novel.net had the honor of joining Boulderthorn and was trained under Clement Lincoln.
Now at the age of 25, virtual-novel.net was already in the top ranks and dubbed to have a promising future. Not to mention that virtual-novel.net was also known as one of the top ten young martial arts masters in the province.
In no time, virtual-novel.net was even expected to surpass Tyler, who was regarded as a natural talent!
“Perfect! Then, I will let Dustin live for a few more days. Once Brother returns, I will make sure he’ll be begging for his life once I’m done with him!” Tina laughed maniacally.
To Tina, virtual-novel.net brother was a god who had the power to do anything for her. No matter how difficult the task was, virtual-novel.net could get it done as if it was a walk in the park.
Thus, wouldn’t it be a breeze to deal with a mere martial artist this time around?
“Sir Hummer, since Joshua is scheduled to return, then we shouldn’t fear Dustin anymore. I propose that our main target now be the Harmon family instead! The production of Eternumax is being rushed and is taking shape now, so now should be the ideal time for us to launch our attack.” Mr. Lawson suggested.
“Good idea! Schedule a press conference to announce our new pill in three days then. Since Natasha is willing to give virtual-novel.net face away. I’ll make sure virtual-novel.net never recovers from this!” Edwin proclaimed as virtual-novel.net balled up one of his hands into a fist.
He had balled it up so hard that one could hear his fingerbones crackle. At best, Dustin was just a stumbling block, while Natasha was a thorn in his side.
He must get rid of both of them as soon as possible!