The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 372

Chapter 372: Chapter 372 The Angry Dave
Dave wasn’t as reserved as Zhane; he spoke his mind without hesitation. Although he had previously held back due to the Korean dignitary’s significant authority in his own country, he saw this situation differently. He considered it a matter of self-defense—protecting his woman from verbal attacks by an old man trying to elevate his granddaughter at Hera’s expense.

“Mr. Lee, I’m sure you’ve seen the news and realized that the woman in question isn’t my girlfriend, and I’m still pursuing her. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be so audaciously knocking on my door with your granddaughter, attempting to push her onto me. If you didn’t think she had a chance, you wouldn’t be so bold. Or perhaps you’re encouraging your granddaughter to be a home wrecker? Surely not—you wouldn’t want to tarnish your own reputation.” Dave said with a serious expression, but his words were dripping with mockery, like a bitter pill hard to swallow.

Even though the Korean Dignitary tried to maintain his composure, his face contorted and his lips twitched with barely concealed irritation as he heard Dave’s biting remarks. He felt exposed and humiliated, as Dave openly called him out and mocked him in front of everyone, disregarding his position and seniority.

He felt deeply humiliated. Although his actions might seem typical in their circles—where elders often play matchmaker and even override their children’s preferences to arrange advantageous alliances—it was still a blow to be called out so publicly. In their world, it was not uncommon for parents to intervene, even when their children were already in relationships, in an effort to secure a more prestigious match for the family’s benefit.

How dare Dave try to paint him as the villain now? The Korean Dignitary fumed inwardly, grinding his teeth as he struggled to maintain his composure. ‘Would it only help Dave and his career good if he marries my granddaughter?’ he thought. Though he desperately wanted to strangle Dave at that moment, he knew he had to stay calm. Not only was he away from his own territory, but he also had to leave his granddaughter in this country, potentially vulnerable. Despite having some local support, like the Lennons, he knew it wouldn’t be enough to confront Dave effectively with his extensive connections.

He had no choice but to swallow his anger towards Dave, redirecting his resentment toward the more vulnerable target—Hera. Determined to deal with Hera discreetly and remove her from the equation, he hoped that by eliminating her presence, Dave would be left with no excuses to avoid accepting his granddaughter.

Now that he had thought it through, his anger had subsided somewhat. He met Dave’s eyes with a steely gaze. “Young Minister Carson, I wasn’t aware you were so protective of this woman that you’d disregard my position,” the Korean Dignitary said, his voice laced with a hint of warning and irritation.

“Mr. Lee, isn’t this just a case of me reflecting back what I’m receiving? This is my country, my turf, and yet you have the audacity to call my woman a whore. What does that say about me?” Dave’s sarcastic expression shifted to a serious glare, his demeanor instantly transforming into one of intense pressure. The playfulness in his aura vanished, replaced by a menacing and formidable presence that seemed to radiate from a battlefield soaked in blood. The atmosphere around him grew heavy, making everyone present feel their knees weaken and their hands and feet grow cold, while the air itself felt thin and difficult to breathe.

Zhane appeared unaffected by Dave’s shift in demeanor, seemingly accustomed to seeing him this way, so it came as no surprise. Hera, on the other hand, though familiar with this side of Dave from the novel, was caught off guard by the intensity of the moment. Her discomfort was palpable as she fidgeted in her seat. Sensing her unease, Zhane instinctively pulled her closer, enveloping her in his protective embrace. While shielding her from the pressure Dave radiated, Zhane didn’t call out to him, nor urge him to cease his intimidating display.

Zhane recognized that Dave was firmly asserting his dominance and authority over the Korean Dignitary. As Dave had pointed out, this was his territory, and he had no intention of allowing anyone to be presumptuous or to assume that he owed them anything. Dave was determined not to be easily swayed or bent to their will, making it clear that he would not tolerate any disrespect on his own turf.

If many thought Rafael or Luke were the scariest when they were angry, they were mistaken. It was Dave who truly became angry and intimidating when he was genuinely enraged and shed his playful demeanor. His ability to assert authority in various countries, win agreements against seasoned politicians, and sway negotiations in favor of his own country underscored his formidable presence and dominance.

It appeared the Korean Dignitary was unfamiliar with this side of Dave, and the pressure he exuded took him by surprise. He fell to the floor, but Dave remained unmoved, looking down at him with unflinching coldness. There was no trace of pity in Dave’s eyes; they were as indifferent as if he were staring at an inanimate object or something entirely beneath his notice.

The Korean Dignitary felt a cold sweat trickle down his back, snapping him out of his stunned state when he heard his granddaughter sobbing as she fell to her knees. “Mr. Carson, how can you treat us this way? Please, forgive my grandfather. He only meant well and tried to give me the best because he loves me. Don’t hold this against him. Please, just this once, do it for me.”

“Do this for you? Who do you think you are? Why would I show you any courtesy when you came here to provoke humiliation? If you claim you didn’t come here for that, then you should have ensured that no one disrespects or bothers my woman. It’s distasteful, and you should control your own ‘dogs’ before barking up the wrong tree,” Dave said, not holding back and delivering a harsh reprimand.

Dave had no concern about humiliating a foreign dignitary or the potential for international dispute. He saw it as an opportunity to taunt him and his country. In fact, Dave was prepared to leverage this situation to his advantage, using the embarrassment as a bargaining chip in negotiations with Korea. He knew that the unfavorable position would not be his to bear but rather an opportunity to gain more from the situation.

Firstly, the Korean Dignitary had arrived unofficially, lacking the authority to use his position to exert control over anyone in Dave’s country. Dave had no obligation to entertain him or his demands. Any conflict between Dave and the Dignitary could lead to complaints about the latter’s conduct, potentially resulting in disciplinary action. Such issues could jeopardize diplomatic relations and disrupt ongoing negotiations between the two countries.

If necessary, Dave was prepared to escalate the matter to ensure that the Korean Dignitary faced severe disciplinary action, potentially jeopardizing his reputation and position. Should the Dignitary’s country attempt to downplay the situation or act as mediators, Dave would intensify his pressure, obstruct negotiations, and use the incident as leverage. He might even pursue discussions with Korea’s rival nation to further irritate them and strengthen his own bargaining position.