Richard Valkar’s Dominance Has Come

Chapter 10

“Oh,” Janae muttered, her brows lifting as she realized that the high figure Dr Ben had mentioned to Richard at her house was actually Delilah.

Delilah’s expression became serious. “If you can provide me with information about this Doctor, I would owe your family a favor,” she said.

“A favor I promise to honor whenever you might need my help,” she added, leaning forward with a deliberate tone and her steady gaze fixed on Janae’s.

Janae’s brows knitted together as she glanced down, biting her lower lips, uncertain but giving the offer a thought.

Janae was aware of Delilah’s power and influence, and knew that with her support, her family’s prospects could significantly improve, but she was still hesitant.

She remembered that Richard didn’t want to help Dr Ben.

And she didn’t want to go against his wishes just for her family’s gain, especially after knowing how great his medical skill was.

‘Offending Dr. Richard isn’t an option,’ she thought.

She heaved a sigh but gave it a last thought.

Janae’s sorry eyes met Delilah’s. “I’m sorry, but I’d like to first consult him. And if he agrees, then I wouldn’t hesitate to share his contact details with you.”

Although Delilah's promise was tempting, Janae couldn’t take the risk.

Delilah’s brows furrowed, a flicker of irritation crossing her face before she quickly masked it with a forced smile.

She nodded slowly then said, “I suppose I can wait. But I hope it won’t take long.”

With that, she left.

On the other hand, after Richard had finished his call with Janae outside the bank, he noticed Lydia standing close by.

She had promised her father that she would take Richard to join her party with her friends, so she had no choice but to wait for him

She angrily marched towards him.

“Get in the car!” she ordered and entered the car.

But Richard didn’t move.

She rolled down the car window and shouted, “Won’t you get in? Even if I hate it, we have a party to attend.”

Richard then remembered the party. He pursed his lips, dreading the idea even more, but still got into the car.

Lydia hissed loudly and rolled her eyes as he entered then the car zoomed off.

She still felt very angry at Richard, especially after his shameful actions at the bank.

“You’d better not boast in front of my friends, especially since all you do is lie and pretend to be wealthy,” she warned him sternly.

“You disgraced yourself in there, even after I warned you. You better behave yourself at the party and don’t pull any funny stunts,” she said, frowning.

But Richard remained quiet, uninterested in explanations.

After a while, the driver brought the car to a halt in front of Ares’ Haven, one of the top clubs in the city.

“We’re here,” she sneered at Richard and immediately alighted, heading inside without waiting.

Richard got down and followed behind her.

As Lydia walked in, the group erupted in loud excited cheers, gesturing for her to hurry to them.

Several of her friends including the ones Richard had encountered at the restaurant were there.

Lydia’s eyes lit as she spotted them. She screamed above the noise and rushed towards them, “Hey babes!”

They all exchanged hugs while Richard stood off by the side.

As the greetings went on, a tall, charming man; one of Lydia’s suitors, stepped forward with a grin, his eyes locked on her.

“Hi, my lady,” he said, taking her hand and placing a kiss on the back of it.

“Hi, Dustin,” Lydia replied, visibly blushing.

Suddenly, Layla noticed Richard. “Why is he here?” she angrily asked Lydia, eyeing Richard with contempt.

“I knew there was an odd smell. He stinks like poverty. So you really brought him?” another asked, flicking her red hair dismissively.

Lydia’s friends had already been filled in about Richard before now, so they viewed him with contempt.

“Guys, you can just act like he’s invisible. He’s not worth the attention,” Lydia responded.

One of the guys then chimed in, “Hey,” he called out to Richard, “Do you really think you’re fit enough to mingle with us?”

“Poor guy must be out of his depth. I mean, we’ve got yachts and private jets, he’s probably never even entered a limo,” another answered, making everyone laugh.

Dustin turned to Richard. “You should know that before you is the next chairman of the biggest group in Kora,” he said, proudly sweeping his hands out to gesture to himself. “You sure don’t match the aesthetics.”

Each one then took turns to flaunt their privileges and wealthy family backgrounds while mocking Richard.

But Richard remained calm and said nothing like he was totally unaffected.

“What do you do?” Dustin asked Richard, a smug expression on his face.

But before Richard could answer, Lydia quickly said, “He’s just a mere village doctor.”

“What! A village doctor?” Dustin exclaimed, laughing.

“You see, Richard,” Dustin started. “There’s no one who doesn’t know me in Kora. I have investments in anything elite you can think of…”

“..say real estate, tech, cryptocurrency and more. You on the other hand are not worthy of Lydia’s affection you know right?”

He continued, “You don’t even deserve to know her, let alone be in the same space as her…”

The more he spoke down to Richard, Lydia watched him with a satisfied smile tugging at her lips.

She glanced at Richard briefly, hoping he would now understand the gap between their worlds.

She needed him to understand that her world– one of power, wealth, privilege and influence, was nothing like his.

Amidst their taunts, Richard still remained calm and unmoved.

He was only here because of his promise to Lydia’s father anyways, and he planned to leave once he heard back from Janae.

Dustin, however, kept provoking him.

Feeling his pride hurt by Richard’s calmness, he only grew more desperate to provoke a reaction.

Suddenly, he raised his shoe towards Richard. “Unfortunately, I stepped in dog waste on my way here. If you get on your knees and lick it clean, I’d be generous enough to give you a thousand dollars.”

Everyone laughed, anticipating the drama that would unfold.

“Come on, Richard. You know this money will do you a solid,” Lydia teased, prompting the others to encourage Richard further to submit.

“It’ll probably be his highest pay ever made.”

“Swallow your pride, Richard. Don’t let this opportunity slip outta your hands. Hahaha.”

Suddenly, Richard stood up calmly.

“Ouu, his shameless ass is going for it.” They laughed.

On getting to Dustin’s front, Richard pulled the shoe off and shoved it into his mouth.

Everyone’s jaw dropped.

Dustin immediately scrambled on the floor, spitting and quickly rinsing his mouth.

Humiliated and fuming with rage, he shot to his feet and lunged at Richard with clenched fists.

But Richard met his attack with a swift kick, sending him crashing back to the floor like he was a piece of paper.

Richard hovered over him with a cold gaze, his voice was low and commanding, “Next time, know your limits.”

At that moment, Richard’s phone began to ring.

It was Janae.