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.

Ms. Nicholson arriving?”

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

Why had the carefully planned

inside a Barkarole Hotel

Langford, I can’t drink anymore. Let’s stop here tonight.”

wine came towards

she was

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

glass unhappily.

it, Dahlia. It’s just one glass.” Florence, who was sitting

because they wanted to save James, so they had to make sure they

limits, she was sure she’d collapse if

Dahlia. This is the last glass.”

last glass. You shouldn’t embarrass him.” Florence

lips and downed the entire