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

Ms. Nicholson arriving?” the

she can’t come. You can put everything away. I’m sorry, everyone.”

glances. Why had the carefully planned dinner gone to

inside a

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

wine

was flushed, and she was light–headed, her

out of that mess. You can’t be that ungrateful, can

glass unhappily.

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

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

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

the last glass.” Luis pushed

last glass. You shouldn’t embarrass him.”

her lips and downed the entire thing. As soon as

still. “Mr. Langford, Dahlia is drunk.