An Understated Dominance

Chapter 148

“What, me? When all eyes fell on her, Julie couldn’t help but be stunned and speechless for a while.

She was just here for the show, so why did she get implicated in this whole mess when she was just another

person in the crowd?

“Tell us everything you saw, and don’t try to hide anything, Julie. I want to see how this punk can still argue his way out of this!” Florence ordered as she crossed her arms.

“Yeah, Julic. Just tell us everything that’s or your mind. We must expose this punk for all his lies!” The Nicholsons spoke out in agreement.

“Um–But before Julie could say anything, she stopped herself.

Her response made the people in the crowd feel like she’d be a loose cannon.

This was especially true for Matt, as he stood there with his heart pounding out of his chest while his forehead

broke out in a cold sweat.

He’d already been scared shitless when Dustin spoke out the truth just now, so if Julie also knew something and exposed him for being the one who lied instead, he’d lose lace!

“I believe you know what happened yesterday the best. Julie. So, it’s time to tell everyone the truth,” Dustin

added flatly.

“Stop this nonsense at once. Dustin! Save some face for yourself already.” Dahlia chided with a frown.

“There’s no need to be afraid, Julie. Your aunt here will back you up no matter what you say, so just tell us

what you saw!” Florence said, acting all protective all of a sudden.

“About last night Julie started and trailed off. After hesitating for a few seconds, she mustered up the

with a firm gaze. “Yesterday night, I saw nothing and know nothing about

I knew was that Dustin was

on the spot. He didn’t expect Julle to completely flip the story

in front of so many people

hear that, Rhys? So, this is the whole truth! I can’t wait

shouted even louder

do you not know how to be grateful, but to think that you even resorted to repaying good with evil, Dustin! You really are shameless! The Nicholsons spal and shook their

contempt and disdain.

that the evidence was conclusive, no amount of

disappointment appeared on her lace. She had given him so many chances to back down, and yet the man still insisted on being

almost as it he wanted all of this to happen

you insist on slandering my name, Dustin? It’s a good

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me clear my name today. If

tenterhooks the entire time, but he can’t help but be secretly relieved

know exactly what you did. So stop pretending in front of me already.” Dustin snapped before turning his gaze to Julie. “And as for you. I don’t understand why you’re lying right now. I’m sure you know the kind of person Matt is very well. But if you insist on standing there and watching your cousin jump into a firepit, then

nonsense! What did I lie anout? It was clearly you who hit Ms. Hummer!” Julie insisted

slander has failed, are you resorting to threatening people? Do you honestly think that we’re afraid of you?” Florence

this insanity, Dustin! Stop making a fool of yourself already!” Dahlia cried. She only hoped that could see himself and the reality of the situation

Dustin

let’s just pretend that I said nothing today. I’ll be taking my leave now,” Dustin shook his head as he

even gratitude, but he felt disappointed

still think of running away without giving me an apology first? Aren’t you

up his gentlemanly facade, he always tried to brush his ill feelings toward him aside. So, now that the opportunity to take out his anger had come,

to you? What makes you think

leave if you don’t apologize to me today!” Matt growled as

doorway, his

had practiced martial arts for a few years, so he thought it would be a breeze

his place.

I’d like to see if you can actually block my path.