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.

is Ms. Nicholson arriving?” the

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

glances. Why had the carefully planned dinner gone

a Barkarole Hotel

here tonight.” Dahlia waved her hands frantically as

wine

and she was light–headed, her body

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

glass unhappily.

one glass.” Florence, who was sitting

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

her limits, she was sure she’d

last glass.” Luis pushed the

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

and downed the entire thing. As soon