An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 297

“Enough. Stop fighting. Let us know what happened first.” Florence said worriedly.

“I’m not sure what happened either.” James sobbed. “I blacked out after drinking with my friends. By the time I

woke up, I was already in the car, and there was wreckage everywhere. I was so scared I ran away immediately, but I got caught the same night.”

“You did a hit–and–run? Do you know how severe this crime is? You won’t be getting out without a decade or

two of jail time!” Dahlia spat.

“What?” James immediately paled. “I’m still young. I don’t want to go to jail. Please save me!”

“You have to pay the price for your mistakes. How can you think that you’ll be safe after killing someone?”

Dahlia sighed. Although she loved her brother dearly, she could do nothing about his crime.

“Sis, Mom, help me! I swear I’ll never do this again! I’ve learned my lesson, I swear!” James swore frantically. unable to stand the thought of living out his life in prison.

you aunt right now. With the Glenstead Nicholsons‘ help

her phone and called Jane. “Hello? Jane? James is in danger.

that I don’t want to help you, Florence, but Dahlia ran away from her date last night, so our family is very unhappy. They’ve given the order that unless Dahlia marries Mr.

Florence stiffened and turned to look

marry him!” Dahlia immediately

James on your own.” Jane

rich, and he comes from an aristocratic family. As

lives.” Florence urged.

don’t like him!”

with him after some time. Would you rather see

wailed.

Mr. Langford, or I’m doomed!” James

you ever think of my

marry Mr. Langford, and our family will become powerful too, What’s not to like about that? Besides, I’m your brother. Do you want to see me rot away in jail?” James roared, his eyes

bloodshot.

about it. T–there must be another

We’re running out of time.” James

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