Chapter 6 Drake's Fury

• The once warm and welcoming atmosphere of the ballroom instantly turned to one of cold silence!
• Everyone in the room felt the palpable chill that accompanied Drake's seemingly indifferent remarks.
• Jeffrey's legs buckled, and he collapsed to the ground, stunned.
• Alice shook uncontrollably, overwhelmed by a surge of dizziness.
• The Millers and all the guests were suddenly alert, realizing a crucial fact: the Dunns had a significant connection with Robin!
• Have we underestimated the true strength of the Ramseys?
• It seems the Ramseys might be far more powerful than we initially thought.
• If Mr. Dunn Sr. and Ms. Dunn are publicly supporting Robin, it means the Ramseys are likely even more influential than the Dunns!
• The thought instilled a deep sense of dread in the Millers.
• Harmonfield was rife with rumors about Drake's rise to power.
• It was said that his hands were as stained as those of Rygar Todd, the underground kingpin of Harmonfield.
• Over the years, anyone who had dared to cross the Dunns had vanished without a trace.
• If Drake truly decided to eradicate the Gills and the Millers, he wouldn't need to lift a finger.
• Just a whisper from him would unleash a swarm of second-rate families in Harmonfield, tearing the Millers apart without leaving any evidence.
• "What should we do? That kid is tied to the Dunns. This is beyond shocking!"
• "Ms. Dunn and Mr. Dunn are backing him so openly that they might even take down the Millers and the Gills!"
• "If I had known, I would have befriended that kid to gain favor with the Dunns!"
• The guests' attitudes toward Robin shifted dramatically. They instinctively pulled away from the Millers and moved closer to Robin and the Dunns, their expressions now full of sycophantic admiration.
• Drake had made it clear: Robin had the authority to determine the fate of the Millers and the Gills!
• If Robin were to hold a grudge for their previous ridicule, the consequences could be severe.
• Jeffrey, lying on the floor, Alice, still in shock, and the frightened relatives and friends of the Millers all looked at Robin with a mix of fear and resignation, as though awaiting their judgment.
• The boy they had scorned was now in a position to decide their fate.
• Robin took a napkin from a nearby waiter, wiped his hands, and tossed it dismissively in front of Zachary.
• With a disdainful smile, he said, "Forget it. People like you aren't worth my time."
• A collective sigh of relief escaped from the Millers.
• Drake's cold, mocking smile followed. "Since Mr. Ramsey prefers not to deal with your insignificant selves, the Dunns will let you off for today.
• "Do you think you can insult a guest of the Dunns and go unpunished?
• "I have the lowest regard for ingrates and opportunists lacking honor!
• "Not only do you, the Millers, fail to appreciate Mr. Ramsey's grandfather's timely assistance, but you also dare to demean him!
• "You lot are nothing more than heartless, lowly schemers. Do you really think I would come here to extend my wishes?
• "You're a bunch of arrogant fools, a bunch of trash! If you dare cross the line again, I will annihilate both the Millers and the Gills!"
• Drake's words reverberated with a thunderous impact, sending chills through the Millers and everyone present.
• In all their years, no one had ever witnessed the Dunns' leader so enraged.
• The Millers, frozen with fear, could barely utter a word, let alone meet Drake's gaze.
• In Drake's presence, the Millers were nothing more than insignificant.
• If Drake decided to end the Millers, it would be as effortless as squashing an ant.
• Previously, they had looked down on Robin with disdain, akin to how a wealthy individual might dismiss a beggar, their arrogance reaching astonishing heights.
• Now, they were like flowers frozen in frost, heads bowed, and too terrified to speak.
• This abrupt change in their fortunes left the once proud Millers fuming with bitterness.
• Why has Robin, of all people, become a distinguished guest of the illustrious Dunns?
• Jeffrey and Alice's faces were etched with deep frowns, their bewilderment palpable.
• They were seething with unspoken anger but were too intimidated to act.
• The wrath of someone as formidable as Drake could reshape Harmonfield.
• Such a titan's displeasure was beyond what the Millers could withstand.
• Had they known from the start that Robin was associated with the Dunns, they would have eagerly embraced the engagement.
• Aligning with the Dunns could have elevated their status significantly.
• Now, however, this unforeseen twist has led Drake to blacklist the Millers due to their treatment of Robin.
• Alice was internally brimming with frustration.
• A penniless oaf like Robin was being honored by Drake and Shirley!
• To add insult to injury, Robin was openly disdainful and contemptuous in her presence!
• She couldn't tolerate it.
• What gives him the right to look down on me?
• Hmph! He's just flaunting the Dunns' prestige to intimidate others!
• Without the Dunns' backing, he's nothing!
• Alice's mind was racing. Her fury was intensifying.
• Yet, as she considered the opportunity to collaborate on the Eastvale Ecological Project, she forced herself to temper her rage.
• Stepping forward, she bowed and managed a strained smile at Drake and Shirley. "Mr. Dunn Sr., Ms. Dunn, please accept our apologies. This misunderstanding was unintentional. We had no idea Mr. Ramsey was a guest of yours.
• "If we had been aware, we would have acted differently."
• Drake chose to remain silent.
• Seeing his lack of response, Alice assumed his anger had eased.
• Turning to Shirley with deference, she said, "Ms. Dunn, now that we've cleared up the misunderstanding, may we move to the private room on the second floor?
• "I would like to discuss the Eastvale Ecological Project with you. The Millers are very interested in investing and contributing to its development."
• Shirley didn't even glance at Alice. Her voice was frosty. "I'm busy!"
• Alice was taken aback, her face flushing with humiliation.
• Being rejected by Shirley in front of so many prominent Harmonfield figures was profoundly embarrassing.
• Shirley then approached Robin, her eyes locking on him.
• In that moment, Robin felt as though he was being assessed by a predatory beast, a shiver coursing through him.
• Shirley, in every respect—her stature, physique, looks, and presence—far surpassed Alice.
• Especially those strikingly beautiful eyes, which now regard him with intense focus.
• Robin's heart raced.
• "Robin, I want you to be my ... "