An Understated Dominance

Chapter 764

“What?” Dustin touched his burning cheek. He looked at Dahlia in disbelief. He never imagined she would slap him in public for the sake of someone she had just met. It felt like a stab to his heart.

“I …” Dahlia was at a loss for words as she looked at her hand. Regret had filled her immediately after the act.

The situation was urgent, and she had acted on impulse. Gavin was a powerful general in the army, and Dustin would have faced dire consequences if he had hurt him.

“You actually hit me?” Dustin furrowed his brow. “You hit me for a stranger?”

“Dustin, calm down. I did it for your own good,” Dahlia tried to explain.

“Calm down?” Dustin’s lips formed into a wry smile. His disappointment was evident in his eyes.

“Dahlia Nicholson, how am I supposed to calm down? I made myself very clear. Gavin set me up and is playing the good guy in front of you. Can you please open up your eyes and look clearly?” Dahlia’s frown deepened. “Enough! Mr. Killian is a righteous person. He couldn’t possibly do such a thing!”

Panax root when he found out

such a warm and caring nature, how could he possibly be a bad

fully trusted me. I thought you changed, but I realize now that I was too

get back. But don’t do anything foolish today!”

gaze grew frosty. “Dahlia, I don’t think we are meant for each other. You’ve climbed up the social ladder anyway, and you don’t need to bother with someone like me anymore.

and left. His heart had

into an amusing smile. He didn’t retaliate earlier just to watch the

Dahlia panicked after she returned to her senses. She was about to go after him when

why bother with him? He’s clearly an ungrateful brat. He even resorted to violence. We

She was

escalate to this point. Dustin’s gaze as he left sent a chill down her spine. It was as if

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after hitting someone?” Just before Dustin stepped out the door, a few security guards blocked his way. They glared at