An Understated Dominance

Chapter 299

Dahlia didn’t pick up the first two times. It wasn’t until his third attempt that the call got through.

“Hey, Dahlia. Didn’t you tell me to treat you to dinner? Why aren’t you here yet?” Dustin asked.

“About that I’m sorry, but something came up. I might not be able to leave any time soon.” Dahlia’s voice sounded strange.

“It’s alright. Work is more important. Take your time. I won’t bother you.” Dustin answered understandingly despite the tinge of regret.

Dahlia hummed. “I’ll treat you another day.”

“Sure.” Dustin smiled. He was just about to hang up when he heard a familiar voice.

“Dahlia, who are you calling? Hurry up. You’ve got to drink with me-”

With a beep, the call ended.

Nicholson arriving?” the

You can put everything away. I’m sorry, everyone.” Dustin

the carefully

inside a

drink anymore. Let’s stop here tonight.” Dahlia waved her hands frantically as

wine

was flushed, and she was

your brother out of that mess. You can’t be that ungrateful, can you?”

glass unhappily.

It’s just one glass.”

to save James, so they had

– Dahlia hesitated, troubled. Knowing her limits, she was sure she’d collapse if she drank

the last

the last glass. You

deep breath, Dahlia lifted the glass to her lips and downed the entire thing.