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 call

is Ms. Nicholson arriving?” the manager

can put everything away. I’m sorry, everyone.”

had the carefully planned dinner gone to

inside a

anymore. Let’s stop here tonight.” Dahlia

wine came towards

was flushed, and she was light–headed, her

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

glass unhappily.

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

were here because they wanted to save James,

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

This is the last glass.” Luis pushed

last glass. You shouldn’t embarrass him.” Florence

lips and downed the entire

still. “Mr. Langford, Dahlia