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-”

beep,

when is Ms. Nicholson

has something to deal with, so she can’t come. You can put everything away. I’m sorry, everyone.” Dustin smiled politely and

had the carefully planned dinner gone to

inside a Barkarole

here tonight.” Dahlia waved her hands frantically

of wine

face was flushed, and she

was quite hard to get your brother out of that mess. You can’t be that ungrateful, can you?”

glass unhappily.

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

save James, so they had to

she was sure she’d collapse

you anymore, Dahlia. This is the last

glass. You shouldn’t embarrass

to her lips and downed the entire thing. As soon as the liquid settled, she felt herself

her still. “Mr. Langford, Dahlia is drunk. Why don’t