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.

when is Ms. Nicholson arriving?” the manager

with, so she can’t come. You can put everything away. I’m sorry, everyone.” Dustin smiled politely and got up to

glances. Why had the carefully planned dinner

a

Langford, I can’t drink anymore. Let’s stop here tonight.” Dahlia waved her hands frantically as

of wine came

was flushed, and she was light–headed, her

quite hard to get your brother out of that mess. You can’t

glass unhappily.

It’s just one glass.” Florence, who was sitting beside them,

James, so they had to make

hesitated, troubled. Knowing her limits, she was sure she’d

you anymore, Dahlia. This is the last glass.” Luis

the last glass. You shouldn’t

lips and downed the entire thing. As