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

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

Why had the carefully planned dinner gone

a Barkarole

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

wine came towards

she was light–headed, her body

out of that mess. You can’t be that ungrateful, can you?” Luis held up

glass unhappily.

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

wanted to save James, so

her limits, she was sure she’d collapse if

Dahlia. This is the last

It’s the last glass. You shouldn’t embarrass

to her lips and downed the entire thing. As soon as