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.

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

stunning woman!” Edward licked his lips and approached Dahlia right away. He smiled and said, “Hey, beautiful. You look familiar.

him a

come and get

interested,” Dahlia rejected

and uttered slyly. “Let me get straight to the point then. If you sleep with me

“Get lost,” Dahlia growled.

Edward laughed gleefully. While speaking, he reached out

slap sounded when Dahlia struck his face with her palm. Clear, red fingerprints were imprinted on his

you dare to slap me?” Edward touched his burning

you going to do about it?

he lifted his hand to hit Dahlia, but he was

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

rascal, you’d better stay out of this or face the consequences!” Edward

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

his fist and countered his attack, landing a blow on

fight? Too bad you picked the wrong person!” Chris

thug deserves to be beaten up!” Lyra praised

applauded, which stroke Chris’ ego. At last, his time to shine had arrived. It felt

know who I am? You dare to hit me?” Edward seethed through gritted teeth. If