Quine and her boyfriend laughed at Karina's story. They couldn't believe that Dustin was the leader of the Cloa company. Willy, Quine's boyfriend, chuckled and shook his head. "Are you fantasizing? Don't make up stories to get praise. Just admit that you're useless."Willy smiled at the insult Quine had just thrown at Karina. He embraced his lover intimately in front of Dustin and Karina. "Maybe she envies you for being my lover. While her husband is poor and useless. He has nothing to show off."Quine grinned as he folded his arms across his chest. "Oh my, Karina. You're such a shameless woman. Lying just to get recognition that you're better than me? Everyone also knows that you're not a lucky woman to get a man like him, so you don't need to make up stories like that."Karina was furious. She firmly memorized both hands. "I'm not lying. Dustin is indeed the leader of the Cloa company."Willy shook his head while sneering at Karina. "Wow, Quine. That friend of yours really sucks. He
Karina was still unhappy about the incident with Quine and Willy. Arriving at the yard, she exited the car with a crumpled look. "I feel guilty for recognizing your friend's car as our car. I'm just annoyed at them for insulting us."Dustin also felt guilty for lying to Karina. He got out of the car and approached his wife. "This car is indeed my car. I lied to you by telling you it was my friend's because you wouldn't believe it was mine either."Karina frowned. She did not believe Dustin's words. "But you can't possibly have such a luxurious car, right. Where did the money come from?"Dustin smiled slightly. "I knew it. Don't worry about it. Let's just say that this car is my friend's car. I'm going to work now."Dustin returned to the car and drove off, leaving Karina frozen in place. Karina thought that even if the car belonged to Dustin, maybe Dustin had gotten a loaner car from the company provided by Lewis.After feeling far enough away from the house, Dustin pulled his vehicle
Willy grabbed his own hair in frustration, kicking back a nearby table. "Damn it! Then who did this? I'm sure that your friend's husband did it!"Quine smiled faintly while chuckling in annoyance. "Yeah, geez. Dustin wouldn't be able to do anything, let alone destroy your company like this. You're better than him. Come on, you're just overreacting. This isn't Dustin's doing. It's probably your competitors."Willy stared intently at Quine. His jaw hardened to the point that the veins around his neck were visibly poking out. "What? Are you saying I'm overreacting? Didn't you see what car he was wearing this morning? That's a luxury car that only has 3 units in the world and you know it! Just looking at his car tells you who he is. He's not a random person! And you said I was overreacting!"Quine massaged her sore forehead, then glared at Willy. "Then you believe that it's his car? He said he works at the Cloa company, so if that's true, the car must belong to Mr. Lewis. He just borrowed
Dustin enjoyed his time at the office. He had finished signing all the proposals and documents that needed to be signed. Dustin sipped his black coffee that he made himself in the office pantry. His face looked happy, with a faint smile on it.Dustin shifted his gaze to where his cell phone was when it rang, signalling an incoming call. He looked at the flat screen and saw Albert's name. He couldn't wait to hear from Albert."Sir, I have carried out your orders. The SE.Corp company has been destroyed. Below, I am sending you a link to the news that is currently the topic of conversation." Albert delivered the information Dustin was waiting for politely."Good. Thank you." Dustin hung up the phone and immediately checked the link Albert had just sent via message.Dustin opened the webpage and read it. The news showed some camouflaged video footage with related information about a famous model named Quine. Quine's disgrace was listed in full on several of these internet pages.Dustin al
Dustin was silent. He looked at Karina, who still looked upset after venting the various questions in her head. Dustin laid back down. "I didn't do anything corrupt. You don't have to think much about anything. Take it easy. I didn't do anything bad."Karina gave a small snort at Dustin's answer. She was already tired of thinking about Dustin's unreasonable behavior. She decided to go to sleep. After Karina was asleep, Dustin grabbed his cell phone and went to the bathroom.Dustin dialed Albert's number. He didn't expect Albert to pick up his phone as usual, even though it was late at night. "May I help you, sir?""Did my call wake you up?" Dustin felt bad for calling Albert so early in the morning.Albert shook his head. "No problem, sir. I am at your service anytime and anywhere. What can I do, sir?""I want you to prepare a wonderful gift for Uncle Gerald's birthday. He is the leader of the family, the most respected person in the Grayson family." Dustin explained Gerald's status s
Karina quickly changed into the room. She was out in just a few minutes. Dustin was stunned to see Karina's appearance, who looked charming in a dress that fit her body to the ankles. The shoes worn by Karina also matched the color of the dress.Now, the clothes worn by Karina and Dustin look harmonious and compact with matching colors. Dustin, who originally only wore simple garments, finally agreed to Karina's request to change into a navy-colored suit that Dustin planned to wear for work only. But coincidentally, Eri also chose a dress with matching colors for Karina. So their appearance looks like a real married couple."Wow, my daughter is really beautiful." Eri and Jake both praised Karina's beauty. "Then, let's go now. The party will start soon."They got into Dustin's car. Eri frowned as Dustin's hands looked empty. "You've prepared a gift for Gerald, right?""I have. Mom, take it easy." Dustin replied casually.Jake looked sharply at Dustin, annoyance still on his face. "Just
Bella snorted in annoyance. She looked at Karina, who was not far from them. "Karina, try to teach your husband to behave better occasionally so that he doesn't always cause embarrassment. At least for today since it's Uncle Gerald's birthday party."Karina rolled her eyes, looking away. Whenever Dustin was talked about and humiliated by members of the Grayson family, Karina and her parents' names were brought up. Even though they hadn't done anything.Erick nodded his head, responding to Bella's words. "Yes, you're absolutely right. Stupid people like Dustin, must always be taught first. If you don't teach him, what happens is like this. Now what, the party that just started is ruined.""Yes, that's right. It's all a mess." The invited guests began to open their voices to defend Erick and Bella."He's always an embarrassment. He shouldn't have been invited to such an important event." The voices of rejection from others were again heard and even agreed upon by many people.Erick grin
Everyone there seemed surprised at the beauty of the stone that sparkled in the light from the luxurious brooch. They even whispered in amazement at the gift Dustin had brought."It's really amazing. That peridot stone is very expensive, plus it's a beautiful color." The voice of a male guest who was amazed."It's a dream stone among my friends because the color is so pretty to be used as a necklace and ring gem." The female guest beside the man looked amazed at the peridot stone that was a decoration on Gerald's brooch.Bella and Erick couldn't take all the admiring words for Dustin. Erick chuckled in annoyance, then shouted in a loud voice. "Alah, that must be a cheap stone. There are plenty of cheap imitation peridot stones. He must have bought that just to impress us, when in fact it's just a fake stone!"Bella nodded her head while crossing her arms over her chest. "Of course. A poor guy like Dustin wouldn't be able to afford a real peridot stone that's so expensive."Everyone wa