An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 1115: The Unraveling Trust

Shiela chuckled self-deprecatingly. “If you truly considered me a friend, why did you harm my cousin? Why did you kidnap me? Why did you do all these things?”

“I…” Dustin was momentarily tongue-tied. He had explained the situation twice, but it was evident that Shiela didn’t believe him. Or perhaps, she already saw him as a criminal. No matter how he explained or proved himself now, it wouldn’t make a difference. Once the seed of doubt was sown, trust was irrevocably lost. He had learned this lesson long ago.

“What’s the matter? Can’t find the words? Realizing you’re in the wrong?”

“It seems my father was right. Your previous actions were all fake, all with ulterior motives, all for your own gain!”

“I thought you were someone special, unlike those ordinary people who crave vanity.”

“But now I see I was wrong, terribly wrong.”

“You’re no different from those who intentionally got close to me. You’re just better at disguising yourself, better at deceiving people.”

naive fool, made me unable to distinguish the truth, and

hate you! I hate

streaming uncontrollably down her face. She had approached Dustin with sincerity, believing she would

what

made her choice. When it came to family versus friends,

turned cold. “Actually, you’re right. I am someone who craves vanity, just an ordinary person. But I have

in the future and be careful of the people around you. Otherwise, you might end up

you’re safe, I’ve fulfilled my duty to General Murray. Your future path is up to you alone.

care of yourself.

those words, Dustin turned and walked away without any hesitation, and the powerful pressure

“Dustin…”

Dustin’s departing figure, Shiela suddenly felt anxious. She reached out her hand as if to stop him but didn’t know how to say what

had a vague premonition that she

finally been brought closer, was completely shattered in this moment.