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.
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