An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

After spending time with Dustin, she had gained a good understanding of him. Leaving aside other aspects, the way he treated his friends was admirable.

“Look! He’s here!” Right then, Elena seemed to have noticed something and pointed at the entrance.

Eleanor followed her gaze and saw Dustin walking in slowly, dressed in white. To their delight, he had come alone. This would make it easier for them to execute their plan.

“Dustin, you’re here? Please have a seat. As Dustin approached, Eleanor quickly greeted him with a warm smile. Her enthusiasm made it seem like they were reuniting old friends.

Dustin just sat down without much courtesy and said coldly, “I’m here now. Just go straight to the point.”

“There’s no rush. Let’s have some drinks first, and we can talk slowly,” Eleanor said with a pleasant smile as she poured Dustin a drink.

Dustin remained seated quietly without any

to prove my innocence,” Eleanor quickly

to appear weak, also drank from her cup. They had dismissed the idea of using a lowly trick like poisoning. Someone as skilled as Dustin could easily find out if

think

Dustin said coldly, “Forget about being friends. I can’t afford

We are truly sorry. Please, have mercy on

me, you need to show your sincerity first,” Dustin

could absolve themselves of guilt with

they knew,