Julie’s expression shifted as she snapped back, “Y-You’re out of line!”


    She added, “Rhys! I’m with the Moseys now. I can’t believe you’d be disrespectful. Do you have a death wish?


    Unfazed, Dustin shot back, “Cut the crap. We’ve known each other for a while. I’ve got you figured out.”


    “Nonsense!” Julie red, roaring, “You insolent dog! With my status, you’ll never make the cut! I order you to kneel and apologize or face the consequences!


    “Dream on.” Dustin scoffed.


    “You think climbing the socialdder gives you the right to be a bully?”


    “So what if I’m a bully? Do you dare go against the Moseys?” Julie proudly disyed a gold badge. “Rhys! Take a good look. What is this?”


    “Sir Mosey’s badge?” With a knowing grin, Dustin asked, “Did you steal it?”


    The usation caught Julie off guard, and she struggled to stayposed. The fact was that she actually stole it from Dahlia’s room.


    She thought she could flex a bit with it, but things didn’t go as nned when she ran into the headstrong Dustin.She forcefully denied, “Nonsense! This badge is clearly mine!”


    “Really? Then tell me, what’s your rtionship with Sir Mosey? Why would he give you this badge?” Dustin persisted.


    “None of your business! Why should I exin Sir Mosey’s actions to a nobody like you?” Julie retorted fiercely.


    “Hey, watch your tone. If you don’t show respect to Sir, I might tear your mouth apart,” Abigail calmly warned.Though her demeanor remainedposed, her eyes were threatening.Material ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Julie felt a chill down her spine and toughened up. “You’re trying to intimidate me? Do you know who I am? Do you know who stands behind me? I can make the two of you disappear with a word from me!”


    “You can try.” Abigail suddenly smiled, her eyes carrying a fierce determination.


    “Alright! You asked for this!” Julie raised her hand, ordering, “Men! Arrest these two insolent fools!”


    “Yes!” Following her orders, a group of burly bodyguards menacingly closed in.“This fool is incredibly bold! He actually dares to challenge the Moseys. Doesn’t he fear death?”


    “I bet he has no idea how terrifying the Moseys’ influence is. This is just theinexperienced challenging the powerful!”


    The crowd whispered, believing Dustin’s actions had pushed him to the brink of doom. Even elite members of the Carmen family bowed to Julie, let alone a seemingly poor guy like Dustin.


    In the midst of the hushed murmurs and Julie’s bodyguards who were ready to pounce, Lana, dressed in provocative attire and joined by a small crew, boldly entered the hall, shouting, “Stop!”