Chapter: 558
“I thought I was mistaken, but it really is you.” She carried a complicated expression as she looked.at Dustin.
“So what if it’s me? I’ve told you not to appear before me again,” Dustin said coldly.
Dahlta frowned at his words, but she turned to the middle-aged man instead.
“Mr. Atwood, what’s going on here?”
“Mrs. Langford, this punk dared butt into our business. I’m about to give him a lesson. With your dignified status, I ask that you step aside lest you ruin your clothes.” Mr. Atwood smiled apologetically.
“Mr. Atwood, this is a friend of mine. Can you let him go?” Dahlia responded.
“A friend?” he frowned slightly. Since he was slapped earlier, he was quite unwilling.
“Hmm? Do my words not carry weight? Do I need to get Luis here to talk to you?” Dahlia’s expression turned cold.
“No, no. Please don’t misunderstand, Mrs. Langford Since he’s your friend, naturally, we won’t dare touch him.” Mr. Atwood smiled awkwardly and gave the signal, leaving with all the men present.
“Mrs. Langford? How impressive.” Dustin sneered coldly, completely ungrateful.
Dahlia put on a calm front even though she felt hurt from the icy glare Dustin was giving her. ” Dustin, I just didn’t want you to get into trouble. I didn’t do it so you can feel indebted to me,” she said nonchalantly.
“I don’t think what happens to me is any of your business.”
“I know you hate me. I know I’ve wronged you too. Il try my best to make it up to you in the future.
“Make it up to me?” Dustin scoffed, “Oh, Dahlia, you think too highly of yourself. Do you think I actually care?”
“Then what do you care about? Or perhaps, is there anything you need help on?” she asked tentatively.
“Sorry. I don’t need anything. I just need you to get far away from me,” Dustin responded.
“Do you hate me that much?” Dahlia frowned. She felt an inexplicable stabbing pain in her chest.
“Yeah. You played me like a dog. Am I supposed to put on a pitiful dog act to please you?” Dustin mocked.
“I’m sorry…” Dahlia took in a deep breath, but, in the end, she could only lower her head.
“Forget it. Don’t show me that pitiful expression of yours. It’s repulsive.” Dustin’s words were harsh.
“I…” She was unable to continue. There were many times she wanted to tell him the truth but couldn’t. That was because she knew him well. Once he found out the truth, he would definitely make an enemy out of Luis. He would probably even try something foolish that might lead to his demise.
All Dahlia wished was for Dustin to live peacefully Even if that meant carrying the burden of his hatred and being his enemy, she would gladly ensure it was so.
Out of the blue, she asked,” How are things with you and Natasha?”
“We’re doing great. We’ve been talking about getting married,” Dustin deliberately unnerved her “Is that so? Congratulations.” Dahlia forced a smile “Natasha is a great woman. I can tell she likes you a lot. It’s just that both of you have different social standings. You need to work harder to catch up to her.”
“You don’t have to worry about that,” he responded coldly.