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, the

Nicholson arriving?” the

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

Why had the carefully planned dinner gone

inside a Barkarole Hotel

stop here tonight.” Dahlia

wine

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

of that mess. You can’t be

glass unhappily.

It’s just one glass.” Florence, who

here because they wanted to save James, so they had

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

is the last glass.”

Dahlia? It’s the last 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

still. “Mr.