Dahlia Nicholson and Dustin Rhys Novel
Chapter 367

Chapter 367

"He should have left long ago. He's only going to bring us trouble if he stays here," Dustin said frostily.

"Before your father left, he asked me to talk you into returning to the Rhys family. I refused." Gregory sat down on a chair and poured himself a cup of tea.

"I told him that the Rhys household is a dangerous place to be in. I'd much rather see you do what you love and live your best life out here than be constantly caught in power struggles and deceitful manipulati Dustin stood there, frozen in place, when he heard that. He felt a prick on his chest, right above his heart. He reached up to replace that it was the crystal necklace that his mother had left him.

Taking in a deep breath, he said, "I'll go back. But now's not the time. The day the murderer pays with his life will be the day I return!"

Because how could he visit his mother's grave now knowing that her death has yet to be avenged?

"Alright then, I've said all that's left to be said. You make your own decision." Then Gregory downed the cup of tea and went upstairs, ready to go back to bed again. As for Dustin, he sat on a chair and started t "What's on your mind?" Dahlia walked in and waved a hand in front of Dustin's face.

"Hey, when did you come in?" Dustin was surprised to see her.

"You didn't even see me coming in? What are you so lost in thought over? Is it me you're thinking about, or is it Natasha that's occupying your thoughts?" Dahlia probed inquisitively.

"Neither." Dustin shook his head. That was a trick question, and he knew better than to answer it. "Oh? Is there someone else that you've got your mind on?" Dahlia asked, looking at him questioningly. "Of course not!" Dustin was amused by Dahlia's question.

Then, he quickly changed the topic. "Did you come here so early in the morning to ask me about this?"

"Hah! Do you think I have nothing better to do with my time?" Dahlia rolled her eyes at him. "I've come to share some good news! The Nicholson family in Glenstead has finally accepted our family again! We'll "Oh? Is that so? Well, congratulations!" Dustin chuckled.

"That's not all!" Dahlia smiled proudly. "Not only have we been accepted to return, but the patriarch of the family, Regulus Nicholson, has also listed me as a potential successor! I'll stand a chance of competing "So what you mean, is that as long as you perform well, you stand a chance of becoming the head of a prominent family?" Dustin was quick to catch on. Chapter 367

"Precisely!" Dahlia snapped her fingers and giggled excitedly. "So many people dream about being listed as potential successors of the family. I never would have guessed that the patriarch would choose me! Truth be told, she hadn't held high hopes of being reunited with the Nicholson family of Glenstead. She knew that even if she were to return to the prestigious family, she would not be properly recognized or ap But things were different now. To be selected as a potential successor was a big deal.. It put her at a different standing and status from all the other descendants who weren't on the list. This was her one chanc "Congratulations! Seems like the patriarch is placing great importance on your family!" Dustin

smiled.

"Well, of course!" Dahlia lifted her chin confidently. "Now that the chance presents itself, you better butter me up nice and well or you'll be sorry you missed the opportunity to do so when I become the successo