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 found out Regulus was sick. He even ordered his men to get Dustin released after

nature, how could

you still don’t believe me.” Dustin chuckled. “It has always been like this. You’ve never fully trusted me. I thought you changed, but I

this when we get back. But don’t

think we are meant for each other. You’ve climbed up the social ladder anyway, and you don’t need

around and left. His heart had

to watch the unfolding drama. It

she returned to her senses.

bother with him? He’s clearly an ungrateful brat.

and confused. She was at a loss for a

to this point. Dustin’s gaze as he left sent a chill down her spine. It was as if the distance between them was growing

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before Dustin stepped out the door, a few security