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

when is Ms. Nicholson arriving?” the manager

so she can’t come. You can put

Why had the carefully planned

a

here tonight.” Dahlia

wine

face was flushed, and she was light–headed, her body

your brother out of that mess.

glass unhappily.

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

to save James, so

she was sure she’d collapse if

the last glass.” Luis pushed the glass towards her

Dahlia? It’s the last glass. You shouldn’t embarrass him.”

to her lips and downed the entire

to keep her still.