Chapter 51

In a lounge at the Emerald Building, Natasha greeted Dustin. “Mr. Rhys, you’re not hurt, are you?” Her eyes scanned him worriedly.

“I’m fine,” Dustin shook his head. “I’ve dealt with the twins. What do you plan on doing next?”

“Those two were some of Edwin’s most useful men. I think he’ll be very alarmed now that they’re dead. We should take things slowly, lest we scare him away,” Natasha said. She didn’t want to burn her bridges with Edwin; she just wanted to teach him a lesson to make him back down. This was the best option.

“Alright. It’s up to you.” Dustin said nothing more.

“Oh, yes, you should take cover for the time being. I received news that Trevor’s brother, Travis, is back and he’s hunting for the murderer,” Natasha said, her tone and expression grave. She wouldn’t pick a fight with the military. Travis was a general in the warzone; even she had to think twice before crossing him.

“Thanks for the advice. I know what to do.” Dustin nodded.

The position of general was very powerful. To ordinary people, he held the power of life and death. However, Dustin wasn't afraid.

Meanwhile, at the Spanner Villa, Travis stood by the coffin with his eyes closed. Outside the living room, members of the Spanner family knelt on the ground, heads bowed. Not a word was spoken; the atmosphere was tense. Trevor had died unexpectedly, the traitor Mason had disappeared, and the murderer was nowhere to be found. The entire Spanner family was reeling from the loss.

“General! We’ve got something!” An adjutant entered.

“Who is the murderer?” Travis opened his eyes, his gaze bloodthirsty.

“We’re not sure who the murderer is, but we’ve found someone associated with him,” the adjutant explained.

“Be more specific.”

“Our investigation revealed two people visited the Drey Group before Trevor’s death: Dahlia Nicholson, president of the Quine Group, and Hunter Anderson, president of Swinton’s Business Commerce!”

“You mean they’re associated with the murderer?”

“Yes! Dahlia, especially, is key. Edward was crippled because of her. She must know the murderer’s identity!” the adjutant deduced.

“That’s right! That bitch ruined me! She has someone strong on her side. They must have killed my father!” Edward became agitated.

“Gather the troops! Arrest her immediately!” Travis stood up, speaking coldly. “I don’t care who the murderer is. I will destroy his entire family for killing someone from the Spanner family!”

That evening, the Nicholson family celebrated Dahlia’s newly launched company at a restaurant.

“Sis, I’d like to raise a toast to you. I wish you success in the future!” James grinned, raising his glass.

The others cheered and raised their glasses.

“Dahlia, you must be hiring since the company is newly established. I have a niece who’s a fresh graduate. Can you arrange a job for her?”

“Huh! I almost forgot. I also have a cousin who’s recently unemployed. He has eight years of experience in business management. Dahlia, you should hire him into management. He’s sure to help you out!”

After a few drinks, some women began to chatter.

“Hiring is handled by Human Resources. I usually don’t interfere. Of course, if any of you have a suitable candidate, they can always submit their resume,” Dahlia responded professionally. The company was strongly against nepotism, and she usually avoided such matters. If unavoidable, she would arrange a menial job for them.

“Dahlia, listen to me. I heard that Dustin and Ms. Harmon are very close. If you won’t help us, we’ll ask Dustin!” one of them exclaimed.

“Hmph! Dustin is nothing but a gold digger. He’s not even fit to be in my sister’s shadow!” James snorted coldly.

“That’s right! What can useless trash do for you? Do you really think he could speak up to Ms. Harmon? Stop daydreaming!” Florence added spitefully.

Why would they mention that “trash” to dampen the mood?

“But I heard Dustin was invited onto the stage at today’s opening ceremony,” the person added.

“So what? He didn’t even say a single word. It was so humiliating!”

“That’s right! It may seem he’s living a glorious life now, but he’s nothing but a tool. Ms. Harmon will discard him when she gets tired of him!”

Everyone nodded in agreement. What did Ms. Harmon see in someone like Dustin? In the end, he was just a plaything, to be discarded when she was finished with him.

“Hard work requires effort. Any man who depends on a woman is useless. The real talented young man is Chris!” James finished, giving Chris a thumbs-up.

Chris’s eyes twitched nervously. In the past, he would have scoffed at Dustin. However, after witnessing his power today, he felt Dustin was not ordinary.

“Alright, let’s stop talking about this and eat,” Dahlia said, trying to change the subject. She didn’t want to hear Dustin and Natasha’s names mentioned. Whenever she thought of the two of them laughing and talking, she felt strangely panicked.

“Quick! Surround this place. No one can leave!”

Suddenly, there was a commotion outside. The door was kicked open with a loud bang, and a group of heavily armed guards stormed in aggressively. Their deadly aura chilled everyone to the bone.

“Who is Dahlia Nicholson?” The leading soldier stepped forward, his eyes sharp as knives.