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!”

He also gifted her a precious Panax root when he found out Regulus was sick. He even ordered his men to get

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

chuckled. “It has always been like this. You’ve never fully trusted me. I thought you

we’ll discuss this when we get back. But don’t do anything foolish today!” Dahlia’s expression was solemn.

are meant for each other. You’ve climbed up the social ladder anyway, and you don’t need to bother with someone like me

around and left. His heart had

smile. He didn’t retaliate earlier just to watch the unfolding drama. It was far more entertaining than getting into

returned to her senses. She was about to go

brat.

feeling distressed and confused. She was at a loss for a moment.

left sent a chill

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hitting someone?” Just before Dustin stepped out the door, a