An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 1381: Smug Smile

“Dustin, your actions just now were a bit excessive. What if you had harmed Owen?” Isabela couldn’t help but feel a bit sorry as she looked at the marks on Owen’s neck. She stood up, turned around, and asked with a soul-searching tone.

“Excessive?” Dustin sneered and asked, “Miss Isabela, you need to understand the situation correctly. It was Owen who attacked with a knife, and I merely acted in self-defense. So, who was really being excessive?”

At his words, Isabela’s expression froze, and she awkwardly explained, “Just now, Owen was only trying to scare you; he wouldn’t have actually hurt you. Why did you have to react so violently?”

“So, it’s all my fault?” Dustin said in a self-deprecating tone. “Was it me who meddled unnecessarily and acted as your shield? Did I provoke a duel voluntarily? Or did I hurt someone from behind and smash a bottle on their head?”

“I… that’s not what I meant,” Isabela said with some guilt. “It was my mistake to hit you with a bottle, but I was panicked and afraid that you would harm Owen. I hope you can understand.”

Dustin looked at her with an indifferent gaze, saying nothing.

So, I’m the one who should take all the blame?

You smashed a bottle on my head without even asking a question, and that’s appropriate?

that while I may have made mistakes, you’re not entirely blameless either,” Owen’s tone carried a hint of resentment. “You’re obviously quite skilled, but you never told me, leaving me worried for no reason. And you were too rough just now; you nearly choked Owen

thank you, then?” Dustin’s

how about we call it even and turn our swords into plowshares? Let’s remain friends. What do you think?” Isabela

if we just forget it,” Dustin shook his head. He had been explaining and deflecting blame all along, without

wasn’t worth

you still angry? I’ve already apologized to you. Don’t be so petty,” Isabela

to apologize, giving the other party face. Yet, the man

face, I won’t pursue the matter of you

worry about his image, he would

you want to fight me

not to be too arrogant!” Owen threatened sternly. “Even if you know a little martial arts,

can try,”

“You…”

by Isabela, who raised her hand. “Dustin, you’re a good person, and I value our friendship. It was just a misunderstanding. I hope we can

to talk about. You two are in love, and I wish you all the best,” Dustin said calmly. “If Miss Isabela has no other instructions, then

that, he turned and walked