“He spiked the wine?” Everyone looked at Dn in shock. If that was the case, then it would make


    sense for Dustin to refuse the drink.


    “You What nonsense!” Dn had a sinking feeling, but he forced himself to appearposed as he


    roared, “Do you know who I am? Why would I spike your drink? You’re dragging my reputation through


    the mud!” He had no idea how Dustin could tell that the wine had been spiked, but there was no way he


    was going to admit to doing it.


    “That’s right! My cousin offered you a drink, and you not only turned him down, but you even used


    him of such dirty tricks? You truly are cunning!” Kate feigned anger.


    “Hah! I think someone’s just here to cause trouble!”


    “What a heinous crime to nder a military officer!”


    “We should just kick him out! He’s despicable!”


    In a mor of voices, the crowd used and scolded Dustin. With their preconceived notions, they


    clearly believed Dn more than they did Dustin.


    “Dustin, do you have any proof for iming that Dn spiked the wine?” Hector asked.


    “Exactly! Don’t go around making usations without any proof!” Some of the Harmons were


    indignant.


    “You want proof? It’s simple.” Dustin picked up the ss of wine and ced it in front of Dn. Since


    you im that you didn’t spike it, why don’t you drink this to prove there’s nothing wrong with the


    wine?”


    Dn’s face fell. He would make a mess of himself if he drank that.


    “Why should he? Just because you say so? Who do you think you are?” Kate defended Dn.


    “That’s right! Who do you think you are? And what right do you have to make me drink it?” Dn


    challenged.


    “Oh, so you dare not drink it then?” Dustin sniggered.


    “If the wine hasn’t been spiked, Dn, then what’s the harm in drinking it?” Natasha had a slight smile


    on her face. She could tell from his reaction that Dn had indeed spiked the wine, but Dustin saw


    through his tricks at once, and that was what gave rise to the conflict between them.


    “We believe in you, Mr. Harmon! It’s just a ss of wine. Drink it and show him!”


    “That’s right! Prove it to him that you have done no such thing! Put him to shame!”


    “Yes, Dn, drink it! We’re all rooting for you!”


    The crowd began cheering Dn on, acting like they were all that righteous.


    The corners of Dn’s lips twitched as he sweated profusely. With so many eyes on him, he’d raise


    suspicion if he refused to drink the wine, but if he did, he’d lose control over his bowels and make a fool


    of himself. He’d be in such a terrible mess. Caught in a dilemma, he had no way out of the


    predicament. He had only intended to teach Dustin a lesson. Who’d have guessed he’d put


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    “Alright, alright! Let’s not cause a scene here!” Noticing that something wasn’t right, Trent called out to


    the crowd to defuse the situation. “Today’s a special day. Let’s not spoil it over some petty issues!


    Please be seated, everyone. The banquet will start shortly!”


    The crowd quietened down upon hearing his words. Most of them who had their wits around could


    already guess the truth behind the whole debacle. However, out of respect for the Harmon family, they


    kept quiet and feigned ignorance.


    “Consider yourself lucky, you bastard! I’m only letting you off the hook for Uncle Hector’s sake, as it’s


    his birthday celebration today!” Dn spat menacingly before he turned and took his seat. He thanked


    his lucky stars that his Uncle Trent came out at the right moment to smooth things over, sparing him


    from an embarrassing situation. But despite the circumstances, he still had to gain an upper hand over


    Dustin.


    The disturbance was finally brought to a halt by Trent’s interference. However, Natasha was left


    disgruntled. “Dad, Dn was obviously the one who started it. Are you just going to let it slide?”


    “We have more important matters to deal with today. We cannot afford to mess up now,” Hector said


    gravely as he shook his head. Of course, he could tell what had transpired, but at this point, they were


    banking on Dn’s position to put pressure on Tyler, so he could not tell Dn off even if he was at


    fault. At the moment, it was crucial for the family to stand united.