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.

going to keep treating me as an outsider?” Dahlia

“Duh.” Dustin shrugged.

have a conscience?!” Dahlia was getting angry.

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

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

he have to hold a grudge and refuse to

caused, she had to make compromises for everyone’s sake.

Gavin’s anger die down, and he stopped pursuing the

she hadn’t done that, Dustin would be in

she did was in hopes that he

where she had gone

you still don’t understand the big picture. It’s not the slap I care about. It’s how you’ve never trusted me,” Dustin said solemnly,

still like this

saw it with my own eyes. Could that have

raised her eyebrows

to apologize. Must he try

I never said anything.” Dustin shook his head,

thought, she was still the same.

Dahlia gritted her teeth. She was so mad that she

reached the door, she stopped