An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 297

“Enough. Stop fighting. Let us know what happened first.” Florence said worriedly.

“I’m not sure what happened either.” James sobbed. “I blacked out after drinking with my friends. By the time I

woke up, I was already in the car, and there was wreckage everywhere. I was so scared I ran away immediately, but I got caught the same night.”

“You did a hit–and–run? Do you know how severe this crime is? You won’t be getting out without a decade or

two of jail time!” Dahlia spat.

“What?” James immediately paled. “I’m still young. I don’t want to go to jail. Please save me!”

“You have to pay the price for your mistakes. How can you think that you’ll be safe after killing someone?”

Dahlia sighed. Although she loved her brother dearly, she could do nothing about his crime.

my lesson, I swear!” James swore frantically. unable to stand the thought of

James. I’ll call you aunt right now.

her phone and called Jane. “Hello? Jane? James is in danger. He ran his car into somebody and killed them. Could you make a

last night, so our family is very unhappy. They’ve given the order that unless Dahlia marries Mr. Longford, our

turned to look

marry him!” Dahlia

James on

and rich, and he comes from an aristocratic family. As long as you marry him, we

lives.” Florence urged.

don’t like him!” Dahlia

in love with him after some time. Would

wailed.

right, Sis. Just marry Mr.

of you ever think of my future?” Dahlia was

too, What’s not to like about that? Besides, I’m your brother. Do you want to see me rot away in jail?” James

bloodshot.

T–there must be another way.” Dahlia shut