An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 400

Dustin felt the softness in his arms and the familiar scent tingling his nose. He broke into a smile. He could tell from her uncontrolled crying that she cared greatly about him.

“Okay, now. Stop crying. Your tears are wetting this new shirt I bought two days ago.” After some hugging, Dustin finally opened his mouth.

“What’s the big deal? I’ll just pay for the shirt.” She let go of him and didn’t forget to give him a pinch in the waist, sending him grimacing in pain. “And what was that just now? Why didn’t you escape sooner?” she confronted him.

“He’s a ticking time bomb–no pun intended. Of course, I had to subdue him before I left,” he answered matter–of–factly.

“I know you’re great at fighting, but you have to care about your safety. He had bombs strapped on his body. What if he got you killed in an explosion?” she protested.

and replied, “But I’m

of your dumb luck. You’d better not push

act like a loser and think of my safety first.” He nodded

great being a glorious hero, but that was also how people got themselves killed in a slip–up. She’d rather Dustin stay a

you dead from that huge explosion?” James

lucky stars for surviving the bombing,”

howling at the sight of the rubble when she realized the extent of the damage done. “Oh, Edwin Hummer, you asshole! I’m fine with him wanting to die. How could he ruin my villa while he was at it? This

him for compensation.” James was thinking

“Dustin Rhys, it’s all your fault! You need to pay up

villa is nothing compared to a life. Dustin has saved us. Do you think it’s fair to ask him. for compensation?” Dahlia frowned at

is that unfair? He got us into this trouble. Don’t you ever think of leaving if you don’t pay up!” Florence started acting like a

How much?” Dustin did not want to quarrel

her feet and inflated the price at

minute.

villa for five million. Aren’t you scamming Dustin by asking for ten

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