An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 273

“I don’t need it.” Dustin said, rejecting Dakota outright.

“You don’t need it?” When Dakota heard his answer, she was stunned. She never thought that even at this moment of life and death, Dustin would still dare to reject her. Did he really not want to live anymore?

“Dustin, don’t make decisions based on your emotions!” Dahlia tugged on his sleeve, trying to talk some sense into him. “I don’t care what crime you committed, but your life is important. The Nicholson family has connections in the military: only she can save you now!”

“She can’t save me, and I don’t need her saving.” Dustin shook his head. Judging from the license plates and flags, this troop was from the Balerno Military. The people in Glanstead couldn’t do anything. Not to mention, Edwin had to pull strings to send this huge troop after him. He wouldn’t let Dustin get away that easily.

“Hmph! You’re already on death’s door, yet you’re still so stubborn!” Dakota jutted her chin out derisively. “It seems like you still haven’t grasped the severity of the problem. I dare guarantee that without the help of the Nicholsons, you’ll be rotting in there for life!”

“Dustin, I’m begging you, alright? Agree to her terms!” Dahlia urged anxiously.

couldn’t fight an officer. The high–ranking officers in the military could easily squash a civilian. With just one word, they could have them buried six feet under.

in to have a cup of tea. I believe I’ll be out in

military had come all the way here, so of course, he had

obviously run out of patience and

tow, they made a grand exit. The entire process had been so simple and straight to the point. No one had been

couldn’t do anything to help. With her network, she couldn’t even reach the high–ranking officials in the military, much less get them to save someone. As if she thought of something. she turned to Dakota and begged, “Dakota, you have a wide network. Can you help Dustin and break him

but he wouldn’t accept my kind gesture. It’s none

said huffily.

to think about your mother,” Dahlia said, changing

a terminal illness, just like Dustin

him, are you sure he’ll treat

definitely will! Dahlia said with

she took out her phone and began

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