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

Nicholson

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

the carefully planned

a

drink anymore. Let’s stop here tonight.” Dahlia waved her

of wine

was flushed, and she

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

glass unhappily.

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

because they wanted to save James, so they had to make sure they pleased

troubled. Knowing her limits, she was

the last

glass. You

the entire thing. As soon as

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