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?

you never told me, leaving me worried for no reason. And you were too rough just now; you nearly choked Owen to death. If I hadn’t

thank you, then?” Dustin’s

for thanks. Since both of us were at fault, how about we call it even and

I have a humble background and can’t climb up to the level of your Torby family. It’s better if we just forget it,” Dustin shook his head. He had been

like that wasn’t

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

family, she had taken the initiative to apologize, giving the other party face. Yet, the man

won’t pursue the matter of you hitting me, but

he didn’t have to worry about his image, he would have already made a phone call for

Do you want to fight me

know a little

can try,”

“You…”

good person, and I value our friendship. It was just

all the best,” Dustin said

turned