The manager looked incredulous at Dustin's appearance of having a black card. However, seeing that the card Dustin was holding looked genuine, made him afraid it was real.
"There has never been a fake black card before. Does that shabby man have it?" That was the content inside the manager's head, who was also scared. Dustin extended his hand, and the manager respectfully took Dustin's black card. Looking from all sides and observing, the manager seemed confused and surprised. How could a man who looked like a bum in front of him have a card like this? The male and female sales looked at each other with Dustin's condescending gaze. "My guess is right that the card is fake and can't be used. What a shameless lowlife!" "That's it, just kick him out of here. Shame on you!" "Shut up, damn it!" the manager snapped at the salesgirls. Suddenly, they fell silent. The manager was now getting scared because he knew Dustin had real cards. His hands were shaking because the servers had offended a great man. The manager looked at Dustin and handed the black card back to him. "This is a real card and can be used." Everyone who heard that was immediately shocked. The people crowded in front of the store whispered to each other. They couldn't believe what they were hearing. The salesman shook his head. "No way. You must have seen it wrong. Just think about how that homeless man could have a real black card? It must be a fake card made to look as similar as possible to the real one!" "Shut the fuck up!" The manager approached the salesman, who was now frozen in place in shock. The manager's eyes flashed sharply, instantly slapping the waiter. "You idiot! Where did you put your brain? Can't you tell the difference between fake and real cards?" The employees covered their mouths. "If it's real, then we're in big trouble." "Damn it! We almost lost a valuable customer because of you!" The manager continued to slap the waitress. The situation was tense and scary as the manager didn't stop beating the waitress. All the servers were trembling, looking at Dustin with fear. The salesman raised both hands, trying to avoid the manager's blows. "I-I don't know. I can't tell the difference." "W-we doesn't know either," continued several employees stammering. "You idiot! Damn it! Where did you put your brain? You bastard!" The manager cursed mercilessly, not caring about the stares of customers and the crowd in front of the store. Dustin looked happy about it. He watched all the servers now looking down in fear for having made such a big mistake. "Now you apologize to our valued customers for all your dirty words. All of you too!" Dustin grinned. "Apologize? They wanted to beat, imprison, and make me lick their feet. They should get his comeuppance. Otherwise, I won't shop here and bankrupt this store." The manager was terrified. This store was very luxurious and famous in women's fashion. It wasn't just the upper middle class who came to buy clothes at this store, but also many big shots who owned famous companies in the city. If the news spread throughout the city, and it went bankrupt in the blink of an eye, it would affect the income of other figures not only selling women's clothing. Many investors and companies in the fashion field work with this store. His reputation as a store manager would also be ruined. "Please, don't act like that. We can talk about it again." The manager pleaded. Dustin squinted and looked at the name tag on the manager's left chest. "Martis." "Yes, sir. My name is Martis. Please spare my servant." Dustin chuckled in annoyance. "Too bad they've insulted me so much." "Ah!" The manager shouted in annoyance, then returned to venting his anger by beating up the waiter. Not hesitating, Martis also gave some of the female servers who insulted Dustin a hard slap. "You bitch! Useless! Asshole!" Martis pushed the salesgirl so hard that she fell to her knees before Dustin's feet. "Apologize, bow down, and lick the feet of this honorable master!" Everyone's eyes widened in disbelief. Even one of the salesgirl was crying from fear. "Will she lick that shabby man's feet?" Customers in the shop were talking about it. The salesman seemed to have no choice. He prostrated himself at Dustin's feet. The man clenched his hands together on the cold floor. His body trembled, and he did as his manager told him to kiss and lick Dustin's shabby shoes. Followed by several female employees who also prostrated themselves and apologized earnestly. "Forgive us, sir." "I am truly sorry for my presumptuous behavior and for hurting your heart, sir." The servant's voice trembled. They all clasped their palms in front of their chests, apologizing to the point of tears while looking at the manager. "Sir, is this apology enough? You'll keep shopping here, right?" the manager asked in a careful, fearful tone. He didn't want to offend Dustin. "No," Dustin replied flatly without expression. "A small shop like this, it can easily lose." The manager was getting scared. The anger that had already peaked made the manager lose his mind. He didn't want his shop to be destroyed. The manager beat up the waiter and the security guard, who insulted Dustin.The salesgirl begged Dustin for forgiveness. "Sir, I've apologized and licked your feet. Please forgive me, and don't be like that." Dustin ignored her and raised an index finger at the manager. Martis approached Dustin, who was now looking at the dress a few meters away from where the servants were prostrating themselves. "Has the master forgiven them?" Martis confirmed. Dustin stopped his hand movements and stared intently at Martis. "Fire them all!" Martis swallowed. He nodded weakly and returned to the servants. His jaw hardened in anger. "Because of you, my shop is on edge!" the manager shouted as he beat mercilessly. The manager's breathing was ragged as his skin turned red with rage. "Starting today, you're fired! Get out of my sight right now. Drag them out and punish them!"**Dustin sat up and took off his shoes. He threw them down haughtily and asked for new shoes for him. "Give me the most expensive shoes here."The manager immediately came and served Dustin very kindly. "Here you go, sir."Dustin tried on the shiny black shoes given to him by Martis."I promise that something like this will never happen again." Martis apologized again for being afraid of Dustin.Dustin got up and walked a little to try on the comfort of his shoes. Martis bowed his body slightly. "Sir, what do you want to shop for? Come, I'll serve you directly."Dustin pointed quickly at the entire store. "I want to buy everything without exception."Dustin handed over the card he had. "use this to pay for it."Martis's hand trembled as he accepted the card. "Yes, sir. We'll do it right away."Martis invited some employees who were not involved in insulting Dustin to help him wrap up all the items in the store.The waitress behind the counter looked confused. The cashier's receipt ran out and had to be replaced with two rolls to record all the information about the items and prices in the store.Hundreds of women's dresses worth tens of millions, shoes and bags worth hundreds of millions. Strand after strand of clear receipt paper came out of the cashier's computer until it fell to the floor. Even though there were already two servers behind the cashier's desk who rolled up the purchase paper, the receipt paper that came out of the computer quickly easily dangled down.The salesgirl behind the counter wiped her sweat as she gulped. "That's 58 billion."The eyes of everyone there widened utterly. They were shocked to hear the total number of items purchased by Dustin. However, Martis looked happy because all the goods in his shop were selling like a dog given a bone by its master.The luxury store, which had been full of luxury goods, now looked empty, like a new building that had not been filled with any goods. Only large bare cupboards were left without any contents."Just deliver all my groceries to my home address." Dustin drew on a paper lying haphazardly on the counter and wrote down Karina's home address.The manager nodded obediently and quickly checked all of Dustin's orders. "Yes, sir, I'll deliver everything right away."Martis handed the black card back to Dustin. His smile was beautifully engraved as if he had just received a large gold piece."Thank you, sir." Martis smiled.Dustin waltzed away from the shop. He didn't care about the stares of the people gathered in front of the shop. Dustin returned home on foot.Upon arriving home, Dustin heard a familiar female voice. Eating sounded like a loud laugh. From afar, he already knew who the woman was inside.Dustin stepped into the living room, and it turned out that his guess was correct. There was indeed a woman he knew, and it was Vera, Karina's best friend.Dustin also saw many paper bags in the store's name containing the luxury goods he had bought earlier. Some luxury clothes were already on the sofa.Dustin smiled as he approached Karina. "All the items are beautiful. Vera's eyes narrowed. "Haven't you ever seen luxury goods? These are all gifts from men who like Karina!""Maybe all these gifts were given by Justin. He's been after you for years, Karina." Vera looked convinced.Dustin grinned. "That guy couldn't have bought them.""All this expensive stuff was never given to you by the man who says he's your husband. What a piece of shit!""Isn't he ashamed of being such an embarrassing man? Even he's just living off of you," Vera insulte
"Ah, it's you!" The man was Steve, a member of the Grayson family—Karina's cousin who often looked down on Dustin. "Are you looking for a job?" he asked mockingly. Dustin only responded with a nod of his head.Steve noticed Dustin's appearance. "With wet clothes like that? You look more like a beggar!"Steve laughed at his own words. "You're an idiot. No one will take you in."Dustin remained silent. Steve continued to watch Dustin's appearance, and then an idea popped into his head."I can get you a job," Steve spoke arrogantly.Dustin frowned. "What job?"Steve spoke while folding his arms. "Being poor, uneducated, and looking like a sewer rat, your best job is cleaning toilets."Steve laughed out loud as if his words were a funny joke.Dustin let out a long sigh. "I was expecting this. I knew you just wanted to make fun of me.""What did you expect, stupid? You're useless!" mocked Steve.Dustin shook his head and brushed past Steve because he felt there was no point in talking to
Lewis had been curious all along. He watched Dustin for a moment as he continued to drive. "Why didn't you tell him your true identity?"The question had been nagging at the back of Lewis' mind for a while, but he only dared to say it respectfully and cautiously for fear of offending Dustin.Dustin gave Lewis a glance with a faint smile. "I don't want my name to be a burden." Then he turned his gaze back to stare out the window.Lewis frowned. He didn't understand what Dustin meant by his name being a burden. "Why would you think that? Your name is not a burden. People will respect you more and won't insult you as Steve did earlier."Dustin smiled slightly. "Precisely because of that, I can't reveal my identity because it's a burden."Dustin stared straight ahead as memories of his past suddenly flashed back. "When I was a kid, everyone changed after discovering who I was. They suddenly became too nice to me, so it felt like a poison killing me daily."Lewis understood exactly how Dus
Steve was angry. He felt insulted by Dustin's words. Steve grabbed Dustin firmly by the collar. "You're a liar. A fool like you couldn't possibly have my skills. There's no way you're working at Cloa! You're making that up!""I work there. You're the one with no skills," Dustin retorted as he pushed Steve's body.Steve was annoyed; he almost fell over from the forceful push. That poor, lowly man really made him angry. "That's where the greats are. You won't be able to work there!"Dustin grinned as he straightened his clothes that had become wrinkled because of Steve. "You're jealous of me because I'm much better than you? I work there as the head of the Cloa company."Eri chuckled in annoyance. Her arms folded across her chest. She couldn't believe what her son-in-law was saying. "You're imagining things too much. Head of the company? Never mind, there's no need to act so much! I doubt even being an OB there!"Karina let out a long breath, looking at Dustin. "You don't have to lie, D
"Let me take you, sir." Sarah offered to drive Dustin because, as his personal secretary, she should always know where Dustin was going, especially regarding business for the company."Okay." Dustin agreed. They quickly left the room and entered the elevator.Just as Dustin and Sarah left the company, Dustin met Steve, who was curious and wanted to confirm Dustin's statement that he was indeed working at Cloa's company.Steve was surprised. Dustin simply ignored him, passing in front of him with Sarah when a car stopped right in front of them. A middle-aged man dressed in all black got out of the car and opened the car door for Dustin and Sarah.The driver bowed respectfully, and Sarah and Dustin got into the company car specially provided by Lewis to take Dustin anywhere."Where is he going? It turns out he does work here." Steve still couldn't believe what he was seeing. He rushed into the car, following the car carrying Dustin from behind.A few minutes later, Dustin exited the car
The salesman didn't accept this and got even angrier. He raised his chin as if challenging Dustin. "I've worked here for a year and know how to judge people well. Your clothes are too simple; it's obvious that you don't have the money to buy clothes here."Dustin smiled slightly in response to the waiter's ramblings. "Don't be stupid; how could you be deceived by others? Then you can't become a figure with a high position. You can only be a salesman for the rest of your life."Dustin spoke so the salesman would immediately realize his mistake, but he was indeed a fool. He wouldn't understand the meaning of Dustin's words.The salesman felt insulted by Dustin's words. He scrunched up his waist. "I'm going to get a promotion for catching a thief, you!"Of course, the waitress would never want to be in this position for the rest of her life. He was jealous when he saw others with higher ranks than him. He also wanted to buy this and do that if he got an elevated position. He even envisio
Hearing that, everyone was shocked because the Cloa company was a big company across the street from this shop. They all looked at each other."That's the big company over there, right? Gosh, he's the leader." One customer whispered to another. Now they were in a bad mood, regretting that they had insulted Dustin.Steve, who heard it, was also shocked. He shook his head in disbelief at what Sarah was saying. "No way. He's a stupid man; he can't be the company's leader. There must be something to hide. Dustin must be hiring someone."The salesman became agitated. His lips were trembling, and his palms were covered in cold sweat. "That's impossible. How can a leader be dressed like this."The salesman shook his head with pursed lips. "He must be lying! It could just be a trick on their part!"Steve grinned as he nodded his head happily in place. He agreed with the waiter's words. "Yes, indeed. Dustin must be doing tricks and gimmicks to make his plan work, and everyone thinks he's the c
Arland looked at Dustin with a puzzled look. He was surprised and did not expect why Dustin would speak like that. "Why would you say that? I've tried to do good to make amends."Dustin threw the clothes on the floor. "Do you think I don't know the quality of these clothes?"Arland took back the clothes that Dustin had thrown on the floor. "But sir, this is the finest suit."Arland's forehead furrowed, in his heart wondering why the man could know the quality of this suit when judging from the way he was dressed, it was clear that the man was not good at distinguishing between good and bad quality, looking like he did not have good taste in dressing. An ordinary person would think this suit was good; there was no difference.Dustin smiled faintly, annoyed in his heart. How dare that manager underestimate him. "Just by touching it, I can tell it's a poor-quality suit."Arland gently patted the suit while paying close attention; how could Dustin know the quality of this suit just by tou
Karina covered her mouth in disbelief at what Dustin had just said. Her eyes filled with tears. She jumped into Dustin's arms."I'm so happy, Dustin." Karina wiped away her tears while releasing a hug from Dustin. She held the man's hand. "Come on, let's go to the hospital now to make sure that your memory has indeed fully recovered."Dustin smiled, then nodded in agreement. "Alright." He also couldn't wait to find out.They quickly got into the car and ordered the driver to go to the hospital where Dustin usually went for medical checkups. As for Ludwig and Agnes, they left it to the bodyguards and nannies to take the sleeping children back home.Along the way, Karina continued to hold Dustin's hand with an indescribable feeling on her face. Her heart kept beating fast, eager to discover if Dustin's memory had fully recovered.When they arrived at the hospital, Dustin was immediately examined by a doctor. All the examination results will be known within the next 2 hours.Karina bit h
They decided to spend time together there, making a campfire on the beach and enjoying the small waves that occasionally came closer.Ludwig was having fun today. He ate the grilled corn and sausages with gusto. "This is fun. This place is also very beautiful and makes me happy."Karina nodded her head. "That's right. Mom is always happy to be here, too." She rested her head on Dustin's shoulder. "Now everything feels complete. This happiness, the children, and our togetherness."Dustin frowned as a memory flashed through his mind. "Ah, yes. I can remember that."Karina smiled happily. They watched Ludwig, who was feeding his new pet dog and looked at Agnes, who was already sleeping peacefully on the trolley.Dustin kissed Karina's forehead warmly. The images and flashbacks in his mind continued to swirl, showing how many memories it would be a shame for him to forget.Ludwig approached them while stroking his stomach, which looked slightly distended from overeating. "Mom, Dad, I'm sl
When they arrived home, they saw Clark waiting at their door. Ludwig and Agnes rushed into the house first, along with their maidservant. Meanwhile, Karina and Dustin approached Clark.Clark immediately stood up and bowed respectfully when he saw them. "Good afternoon. I'm sorry if I'm intruding."Albert immediately lowered his head when he saw Dustin glancing at him. Dustin's gaze seemed to ask why Clark wasn't waiting inside the house. Although Albert knew that Clark was the one who had saved his master, he didn't want to be presumptuous in inviting the white-haired man into the house without Dustin's permission."Not at all. Come on, come in." Dustin touched Clark's back, led him into the house, and sat together in the living room."You should have told me in advance that you were coming here so I wouldn't have gone anywhere and kept you waiting for a long time." Dustin felt bad for making Clark wait for him. He had no idea how long he had been waiting.Clark seemed to exhale softl
Axel bowed his body before Dustin, looking very sorry for this incident. "I apologize for this unpleasant incident."Dustin nodded slowly. "It doesn't matter. It's also my fault as a parent for not paying proper attention to my child."Axel did not expect that something like this would happen at his mall. The problem was it happened to Dustin. Axel felt bad.Dustin looked back, seeing how Ludwig was doing. "Are you okay?" Ludwig nodded his head. Dustin patted Ludwig lightly on the shoulder. "You're a very extraordinary boy. You don't have to fear anything if you're in the right situation."Dustin held his son's shoulders as he leaned over slightly, looking earnestly into his son's face. "If someone else wants to push you down, you have to push them back."Ludwig exhaled softly with a severe face. "Father, don't treat me like a child. Of course, I know that." He folded his arms across his chest. "You saw that yourself, right? I can deal with both of them."Dustin smiled, then hugged Lu
Karina immediately embraced Ludwig's body. The look on her face was one of deep concern. She had been trying to avoid approaching Ludwig, holding back the resentment and anger in her heart towards the man with glasses and his son."Are you okay? No injuries?" Karina watched Ludwig's face and body, who had been pushed several times until he almost fell.Ludwig only answered with a shake of his head.Dustin slammed Nueve's hand down so hard that the man took a few steps back and dropped his glasses. His nearsighted eyes squinted, trying to see who was before him."You're the father of this fucking kid?" Nueve tapped Dustin on the shoulder with the tip of her index finger. "Look at this!" He pointed at his glasses that had fallen to the floor. "You made my glasses fall off. Compensate now!" He clucked in annoyance while holding his head. "Ah, how unlucky I am to have met two damn people like this."Dustin remained silent, looking at Nueve with a sharp gaze. He was holding back his anger
"You've hurt my son." The man's voice was so loud that it scared Ludwig because he had never been yelled at like that by anyone, not even his parents.Ludwig was scolded by the man with glasses. The man's eyes were not good, so he thought that Ludwig was a damn person who abused his son."He's the one who's not careful." Ludwig tried to defend himself. He looked at the boy sharply."Don't be evasive." The boy pushed Ludwig's shoulder, causing Ludwig to take a few steps back. "You're the one who knocked me down." The boy held up his index finger, pointing at Ludwig, seemingly not wanting to take the blame for his actions earlier.Ludwig was waiting in line for his turn to play the basketball game, but since it was filled with kids who were quite a bit older than him, Ludwig decided not to play the game and left. But when he turned around, he accidentally bumped into the boy, knocking him to the floor.It wasn't all Ludwig's fault because the boy he hit was playing with his cell phone,
After breakfast, Karina took Dustin to the office where they used to spend time together doing their work. Dustin looked around and was surprised to see so many reports on the desk.Karina stroked the edge of the brown desk and looked at Dustin. "Actually, this is all your work, but I'm helping you finish it little by little even though it seems like the reports are never finished because they keep adding up every day."Karina picked up one of the files there and opened it, then handed it to Dustin. "Maybe you'll remember it better if you see this."Dustin took the file and looked at Karina. "So, this is all my work?" He did not expect his duties as the head of the Kenderick family to be this extraordinary. He opened the file and skimmed through it. "It's overwhelming and confusing."Karina nodded her head and sat on the table while gently stroking Dustin's shoulder. "At first, I also had a hard time working through all of this, but I forced myself and managed to do it." Karina smiled
Dustin nodded his head. "Yes, I'm fine." He raised both hands while smiling kindly. "As you can see."Clark nodded. He sat on the chair next to Dustin's bed. "I had no idea that you... ah, I mean, you were such a wonderful person." He smiled with a cautious-looking face. "You are the leader of the Kenderick family."Clark looked very awkward in Dustin's presence. Even now, he dared not look directly into Dustin's eyes. He only dared to glance occasionally.Dustin smiled at Clark's behavior, which was different from usual. "Just act normal. Don't be awkward or feel reluctant towards me. I already think of you as my friend."Clark smiled happily as he raised his hand. "This is truly a tremendous honor for me."Dustin shook his head with a soft sigh. "Don't overdo it. Just behave as you normally do. I am deeply indebted to you for taking such good care of me."Clark smiled as he bowed his head for a moment. "It's my duty as a doctor."Clark looked at Dustin. Although Dustin's memories we
Karina released her embrace from Dustin. She wiped away her tears, and then Dustin's hand gently wiped away the remaining tears on Karina's cheeks. The woman's face reddened slightly."So, are you my wife?" Dustin asked again to make sure. He was still not entirely sure because this felt strange to him. Even with all the images in his memory, it felt like something new.Karina nodded her head. "Yes, I am your wife." Karina stroked Dustin's face affectionately. "You are my most handsome husband."Karina's pupils lit up. The longing in her heart for Dustin was so great. She couldn't imagine if Dustin had died in the helicopter crash. She wasn't ready and never would be, especially with Ludwig and Agnes still young. They desperately needed Dustin's love.Karina smiled, lowering her hand carefully. "You are a great person. You protected me under any circumstances. You were even willing to risk your life for me several times." Karina tried to unlock Dustin's memories. "You were very good a