An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 299

Dahlia didn’t pick up the first two times. It wasn’t until his third attempt that the call got through.

“Hey, Dahlia. Didn’t you tell me to treat you to dinner? Why aren’t you here yet?” Dustin asked.

“About that I’m sorry, but something came up. I might not be able to leave any time soon.” Dahlia’s voice sounded strange.

“It’s alright. Work is more important. Take your time. I won’t bother you.” Dustin answered understandingly despite the tinge of regret.

Dahlia hummed. “I’ll treat you another day.”

“Sure.” Dustin smiled. He was just about to hang up when he heard a familiar voice.

“Dahlia, who are you calling? Hurry up. You’ve got to drink with me-”

a beep, the call

Nicholson

come. You can put everything away. I’m sorry, everyone.” Dustin smiled politely and got up to

had the carefully planned

a Barkarole Hotel

can’t drink anymore. Let’s stop here tonight.” Dahlia waved her hands

of wine

she

of that mess. You can’t be that ungrateful, can you?” Luis held up

glass unhappily.

Dahlia. It’s just one glass.” Florence, who was sitting beside

here because they wanted to save James,

– Dahlia hesitated, troubled. Knowing her limits, she was sure she’d

the last glass.”

It’s the last glass. You shouldn’t

downed the entire thing. As soon as the liquid settled, she felt herself getting dizzier.

grabbed Dahlia to keep her still. “Mr. Langford, Dahlia is drunk.