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.

help me! I swear I’ll never do this again! I’ve learned my lesson, I swear!”

down, James. I’ll call you aunt right now. With the Glenstead Nicholsons‘ help and

out her phone and called Jane. “Hello? Jane? James is in danger. He ran his car

you, Florence, but Dahlia ran away from her date last night, so our family is very unhappy. They’ve given the order that unless

stiffened and turned

never marry him!” Dahlia

Deal with James on your own.” Jane hung

with marrying Mr. Langford? He’s powerful and rich, and he comes from an aristocratic family. As long as you marry him, we can save

lives.” Florence urged.

I don’t like him!” Dahlia

some time. Would you rather

wailed.

marry Mr. Langford, or

ever think of my future?”

Langford, and our family will become powerful too, What’s not to like about that?

bloodshot.

me think about it. T–there must be another way.” Dahlia shut her eyes