Chapter 559


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


    se for Dustin to refuse the drink.


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


    ared, “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 t


    here 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 h


    im 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 cle


    arly 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 y


    ou 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 Dyl


    an 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 predica


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


    himself in such a difficult position?


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


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


    e 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 alre


    ady guess the truth behind


    the whole debacle. However, out of respect for the Harmon family, they kept quiet and feigned ignoranc


    e.


    “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 befo


    re 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 embarras


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


    Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    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 o


    n 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.