Chapter 204 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
âYou donât have anything else to say? I knew you were lying! Why? How did you turn out this way? Why do you have to push my boundaries over and over again? Must you keep causing trouble until we turn against each other? Dahliaâs face was full of disappointment, and she felt disheartened.
âItâs not that Iâve changed, but youâve never believed in me, whether it was before or now. Since you wonât believe me anyway, then thereâs nothing to talk about. Iâll figure out a way to repay you for what you did for Gregory.â As soon as Dustin finished speaking, he hung up.
Could things go back to the way they were before?
No, it was impossible.
This was his answer to her question last night.
âDustin, what do you mean? Are you trying to cut ties with me? You ⦠Dahlia still had more to say, but the line had already gone dead.
Dustinâs indifference and coldness felt like a knife in her heart.
She couldnât understand why the two of them couldnât get along peacefully. Why must they hurt each other?
Why?
Why couldnât he try to understand her?
âDahlia, I told you a long time ago that Dustin is inhuman. Iâm sure youâve seen his true self by now,â James said, adding fuel to the fire.
âDahlia, we wonât go and beg him. That animal will get his reckoning sooner or later!â Florence added another
blow.
âMom, donât talk anymore; just focus on getting better. Iâll think of something to help Julie.â Dahliaâs mental
state was a mess.
âDahlia, you donât have to worry too much. My father is already talking to his connections about Julieâs arrest. Iâm sure weâll hear something soon,â Matt said comfortingly from the side.
A woman was most vulnerable when she was injured.
If he took advantage of this opportunity, she would be his soon.
âThanks.â Dahlia forced a smile.
While they were talking, a police car suddenly stopped at the entrance of the villa.
The car door opened, and Julie jumped off the car joyfully.
As soon as she stepped through the door, she hollered, âAunt Florence, Iâm back!â
âJulie?!â
When the others saw her, they all had looks of surprise.
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Florence even dropped her sickly act and leaped off the bed.
Grabbing Julieâs hand, she looked her up and down with a worried face. âJulic, are you okay? Did you get hurt in there? Do you know how worried I was about you?â
âAunt Florence, Iâm fine. I was just locked up for half a day. I didnât get hurt.â Julie smiled.
Although she was a little shaken up, she was glad to be back safe and sound.
âYou were released after just half a day? That was quickâ James said, a little flabbergasted.
âThe situation was rather strange. When they interrogated me, they were so fierce and scary. However, after they got a phone call, they immediately released me,â Julie said, sounding confused.
A light quickly went off in Florenceâs head. âAh, I know! It must have been Mattâs father who helped you. If it wasnât for Mr. Laney Sr.âs connections, youâd probably still be stuck in there.â
âReally? Thank you so much, Matt!â Julie hurriedly thanked him.
âNo, it was just a small favor. It was nothing.â Matt faked a humble smile.
Although he said that, he thought the situation was weird, too. According to the plan, his father would only
help Julie after he got the formula for Immortunol.
So why had she been released so soon?
âSee. Dahlia? This is the difference between Matt and Dustin! That Rhys bastard has no capabilities aside from using dirty tactics to get people in trouble! Then look at Mattâevery time thereâs a critical moment, he always lends us a hand and saves the day! Now you should know which man cares about you the most,â Florence said, purposely dragging one man down to lift the other up, showering Matt with praise.
*Exactly, Dahlia! That loser is not good enough for you. Matt is still the best match for you. Since youâre already divorced, the way I see it, you should just get together with Matt, James added.
âI donât want to talk about this right now.â