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.”

fool, made me unable to distinguish

I hate you! I hate

streaming uncontrollably down her face. She had approached Dustin

understand what she had done

shook his head with a faint smile. He knew that Shiela had already made her choice. When it came to family versus friends, she had chosen family. That

have disappointed you,” Dustin said without explaining or defending himself further. His gaze gradually turned cold. “Actually, you’re right. I am someone who craves vanity, just an ordinary person. But I have never lied to you. Of course, that doesn’t matter

else to say to you. I just hope you’ll be more cautious in the future and be careful of the people around you. Otherwise, you might end up

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

of yourself.

Dustin turned and walked away without any hesitation, and the powerful pressure emanating from

“Dustin…”

her hand as if to stop him but didn’t know how

that she might have

finally been brought closer, was completely shattered in this moment. From now on, they would