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.

to keep treating me as

“Duh.” Dustin shrugged.

don’t you have a conscience?!” Dahlia was getting

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

lost control and hit

have to hold a grudge and

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

down, and

she hadn’t done that, Dustin would

was in hopes that

where she had

you still don’t understand the big picture. It’s not the slap I care about. It’s how you’ve never trusted

were like this back then, and you’re still like this now. No matter how many things happen, you never change.”

trust you? I saw it with my own eyes. Could that have been

raised her eyebrows

lowered herself to apologize. Must he try to rip

Pretend I never said anything.” Dustin shook his

she was still the same.

teeth. She was so mad that she just turned

she reached the door, she stopped