An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 15

Never in Dustin’s wildest dreams would he think that was how Dahlia viewed him. She had no faith in him at all. As it turned out, three years of marriage meant nothing when compared to an outsider.

“You’re right. I’m despicable, while Chris is a hero. I slandered him. Are you happy now?” Dustin said self-mockingly. It was pointless to defend himself when there was no trust to begin with.

“What’s with your attitude? Are you saying I’m accusing you?” Dahlia frowned.

“Not at all. I’m the one to blame for badmouthing a good person,” Dustin replied curtly.

“You’re so stubborn!” His words angered Dahlia. She never knew that Dustin would act like this out of spite and refuse to admit his mistake. Was he finally showing his true colors after their divorce?

“It’s all right, Dahlia. Don’t get too worked up.” At this time, Chris put up a pretentious act of kindness and said, “Dustin must be doing this because he doesn’t like that I’m too close to you. I don’t blame him. Everyone makes mistakes.”

“Do you see how forgiving Chris is? This is the difference between you and him!” Dahlia spat, disgusted.

“I’m not even going to try arguing with you if that’s what you think,” Dustin replied in a clipped tone.

“Hmph, I bet it’s because you feel guilty,” Lyra commented disdainfully. “People like you are detestable. Why do you insist on putting on an act when you don’t have what it takes?”

“I don’t care about what you think of me.” Tired of bickering with them, Dustin stood up and left.

Just then, a man with curly hair appeared at the hall entrance. He had on a pair of sunglasses and was smoking a cigar.

soon as his eyes landed on Dahlia, he was momentarily dazed. Then the look in

Edward licked his lips and approached Dahlia right away. He smiled

him a glance and ignored

you come and get a drink with me?”

not interested,” Dahlia rejected

get straight to the point then. If you sleep with me for one night, I’ll

“Get lost,” Dahlia growled.

How feisty. I like it!” Edward laughed gleefully. While speaking, he

with her palm. Clear, red fingerprints were imprinted on his

dare to slap me?” Edward touched his burning cheek, his

you going to do about it? What

boiled and he lifted his hand to hit Dahlia, but he was suddenly shoved away by

you dare to act out at this kind of occasion? Are you asking for a beating?” Chris glared at Edward. How dare

rascal, you’d better stay out of this or

Are you threatening me? Bring it on. Show me what you got!” Chris provocatively waved

threw a punch at Chris. The latter swiftly dodged his fist and countered his attack, landing a blow on his face. Edward staggered backward with blood tricking down his

bad you picked the

deserves to

The guests at the scene followed suit and applauded, which stroke Chris’

me?” Edward seethed through gritted teeth. If looks could