Chapter 761 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
Dahlia frowned deeply, her face full of worry. âThat wonât do. I need to save him!â She turned around as if ready to leave the party immediately.
âDahlia!â Julie grabbed her arm and tried to reason with her, âJust how are you going to help? Azkaban has the tightest security there is. No one is able to leave after getting in. If you try anything recklessly, you might get into trouble yourself!â
âWhat should I do then? I canât just let him face those charges.â Dahlia was anxious. She was aware that Azkaban was a dangerous place. The longer someone stayed there, the more they would suffer.
âDonât worry just yet. Isnât Mr. Killian here?â Julie turned her attention toward Gavin and said, âMr. Killian has wide connections and is a prominent figure. It should be easy for him to get someone released from Azkaban.â
âMr. Killian?â Dahliaâs gaze landed on Gavin, full of hope. âAzkaban is considered a no manâs land. Even the military doesnât have a say in that area.â Gavin rubbed his chin, looking troubled.
âMr. Killian, Iâll do anything as long as you can help!â Dahlia said seriously. âSince you put it that way, I suppose I should try something,â Gavin replied, putting on a hesitating front.
He then nodded. âAlright, Iâll give it a shot, but I canât promise heâll be released. You know very well that Azkaban is no ordinary prison. Getting someone out is immensely challenging.â
âIâll be forever thankful for your help, regardless of the outcome!â Dahlia was extremely grateful.
âNo need to thank me. Just consider it a favor among friends.â Gavin smiled and called for one of his men. He whispered something into the manâs ear, and after a brief acknowledgement, the man. swiftly departed.
âMy men will talk to the warden. Even if heâs not released, your friend will likely face less suffering with me backing him.â Gavin appeared confident. Even though he knew he couldnât save
Dustin, he wanted to gain some leverage to ask for a favor.
âThank you so much, Mr. Killian!â Dahlia thanked him. She was very grateful.
âDonât mention it.â Gavin quickly helped her up and smiled. âMs. Nicholson, this song is beautiful. May I have the pleasure of this dance with you?â
âI⦠âDahlia froze. She wasnât in the mood for a dance when Dustin was in danger. However, she found it hard to refuse when fac ed with his extended arm.
Since she had just asked for a favor, she was left with no choice and nodded reluctantly.
As the music swelled, more couples joined the dance floor. But all eyes were on Dahlia and Gavin.
They looked like a pair perfectly matched, their presence charming. Although many women in
the room felt jealous, they had to admit that Dahliaâs beauty perfectly complemented Gavinâs
handsome features.
Just as the atmosphere was getting livelier, the door was kicked open with a loud bang. Dustin. strode in formidably. Although he didnât give off a domineering air, the crowd naturally made way for him as he walked past.
âHuh?â Dahlia looked over. Her joy was evident upon seeing Dustin.
She suddenly felt conscious and let go of Gavinâs hand, putting some distance between them. Dustin noticed her guilty movements and furrowed his brow.
Their gazes met. One radiated warmth, while the other emanated a cold intensity.