An Understated Dominance

“That night, I was too impulsive and unintentionally hit you. I should apologize.” Dahlia bit her lip.

Changing the topic, she continued, “Nonetheless, everything I do is for your own good. Mr. Killian comes from a prominent background. If you hit him, you’d only cause trouble for yourself.”

“Gavin does have some status, but that doesn’t mean I fear him,” Dustin said indifferently.

“Dustin, Mr. Killian isn’t as ordinary as you think. You can’t afford to offend someone as important as him!” Dahlia warned.

Gavin was a successful young man from an influential family. He also has a high rank and even commanded a massive troop.

With just one order, he could command the entire troop to go against someone.

To offend someone like that was equivalent to digging one’s own grave.

“You can think whatever you want. If you think I can’t afford to offend him, then so be it.” Dustin didn’t want to explain himself.

He knew that no matter what he said, Dahlia wouldn’t believe him.

“What? You’re still mad at me?” Dahlia frowned.

“Why would I be? You have no ties to me. There’s no need to get mad,” Dustin said expressionlessly.

ties? What do you mean by that? Are you going to keep treating me as an

“Duh.” Dustin shrugged.

you have a conscience?!” Dahlia was getting

was slap you. If you’re still upset, then slap me in return. If one slap isn’t enough, then give me two. If two isn’t enough, then give me ten. I’ll stand still and let you vent your anger until you’re satisfied. Would

she had indeed lost control and hit him. But she’d

he have to hold a grudge and refuse to

mess Dustin caused, she had to make compromises for everyone’s sake. She had to persuade Gavin and apologize

then did Gavin’s anger die down, and he

hadn’t done that, Dustin

did was in hopes that he would be fine.

she

seems like you still don’t understand the big picture. It’s not the slap I care about. It’s how

like this back then, and you’re still like this now. No matter how many things happen, you

trust you? I saw it with

her eyebrows in

apologize. Must he try to rip her of

Dustin shook his

she was still the

are impossible to reason with!” Dahlia gritted her teeth. She was so mad that she just turned around and left.

door, she stopped