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

Ms. Nicholson arriving?”

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

confused glances. Why had the carefully planned dinner gone to

a Barkarole Hotel

anymore. Let’s stop here tonight.” Dahlia

of wine came

was flushed, and she was

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

glass unhappily.

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

because they wanted to save James, so they had

limits, she was sure she’d collapse

force you anymore, Dahlia. This is the last glass.” Luis pushed the glass

glass. You shouldn’t embarrass

breath, Dahlia lifted the glass to her lips and downed the entire thing. As soon as the liquid settled, she felt herself getting dizzier. Her body swayed, and she almost

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