Caden gestured to the butler, who immediately got the message.


    “This way, please, Mr. Rhys,”


    “Sure.” Dustin nodded and followed the butler to the lounge. He took a seat and waited. It was a long


    wait.


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    It wasn’t until he finished his third cup of tea that Caden appeared with several men in tow.


    “I really appreciate you saving my daughter, young man. Here’s a ten–million–dor check. Consider


    this your pay.” Caden sat down and motioned to one of his men, who presented a check to Dustin.


    “What? Thank you for your kind intentions, Mr. Murray, but this isn’t what I want.” Dustin stared at the


    check, puzzled.


    “It doesn’t matter whether you want it. What matters is that this is what I’m paying you for a job well


    done.”


    Caden sipped on his tea.


    “What’s that supposed to mean?” Dustin’s eyes narrowed.


    “Don’t you get it? The Gozoraberry isn’t yours. All you’re getting is the money.” Caden spelled it out in


    in


    words.


    “Mr. Murray, we had a deal. I cure your daughter, and you give me the Gozoraberry. Why are you going


    back on your words?” Dustin’s expression darkened.


    What was the meaning of all this? Were they turning their backs on him once they no longer had use of


    him? Had he just been taken advantage of?


    “The Gozoraberry is not only a precious herb used for healing, but it is also remarkably beneficial to


    practitioners of martial arts. Don’t you know that, young man?” Caden suddenly asked.


    “So?”


    “It would be a waste of precious resources to give you such a valuable treasure, so I made the decision


    to give it to someone else,” Caden justified himself.


    “You gave it to someone else? Who?” Dustin’s brows furrowed deeply.


    “Who else but me?” Xavier made his way in haughtily. He had in his hands a small, red, wooden box


    that held


    the Gozoraberry.


    “Hey, buddy! Uncle Caden’s given me the Gozoraberry. It’s mine now!” Xavier patted the box smugly


    with a


    Sneer.


    “So what if the rascal stole the limelight today? Ultimately, I’m the one who benefited from it! At the end


    of the day, he’s just a lowly peasant!” Xavier thought.


    “Caden Murray! You are an influential person with high social standing, and you carry the honor of the


    Murray family with you! How could you go back on your words and betray someone who has helped


    you? Are you not afraid that you’d be ridiculed?” Dustin mmed his hand on the table and stood up.


    He was truly angry.


    He could understand Caden’s previous change of mind, as it was a matter pertaining to his daughter’s


    health


    condition.


    Malcolm had a reputation for having great expertise in his field, which naturally made him more


    deserving of trust on Caden’s end. But now, it was a different case altogether.


    Caden was going back on his word after Dustin had saved She! That was downright outrageous!


    “Ridicule? Hah! Who’d dare to ridicule me? Do you really think that a few words from you would be able


    to tamish the Murray family’s reputation? You’re really thinking highly of yourself!” Caden scoffed.


    He looked at Dustin as though he were a fool.


    “Are you really going to disregard your honor?” An icy glint shed in Dustin’s eyes.


    “Cut the crap! Take the money and scram, or I’ll get my men to throw you out!” Caden ran out of


    patience.


    How dare this peasant go against him?


    “What? Are you threatening me now?” Dustin lifted his gaze.


    “So what if we’re threatening you? I’m warning you, Rhys! You better get out of here now, or I’ll make


    you!”


    Xavier roared.


    At that, a group of well–trained guards rushed in bearing malice.


    It seems like they came prepared.