Chapter: 979

Suddenly, Dustin’s phone rang. He took it out and saw that it was a call from Dahlia.

The Nicholsons hated him terribly since he was the greatest suspect in James’ death. With the current situation, he couldn’t believe Dahlia was the one to call him first. He wondered if she had finally thought things through.

"Hello, Dahlia?" Dustin answered immediately without hesitation.

After a few seconds of silence, he heard an indifferent voice on the other line.

"I’d like to talk to Augustus Kline, here quickly. Only he can save me now!"

Phil’s eyes brightened. That’s right! I almost forgot about him. I’ll contact him right away!"

Augustus Kline was one of the five ultimate grandmasters of Balerno. He possessed remarkable abilities and was seemingly invincible. With the appearance of such a revered figure, he would definitely turn the situation around.

"Dustin Rhys! When my mentor gets here, I’m going to make sure you are crushed into pieces!" Terry growled menacingly. However, the intensity of his anger made him spit out blood, and he fainted on the spot.

"Evidence? Where is it?" Dahlia was taken aback.

"It’s with me now." It appeared that Dustin came prepared, as he took out two pieces of evidence." These are the autopsy results. This can prove that James was poisoned to death. While this black. needle is the murder weapon."

"What?" Dahlia examined it curiously.

Dustin added, saying, "If you don’t believe me, you can get it tested personally." Although he had the evidence, it would be hard to convince her without finding the murderer.

"No need for that. I believe you." Dahlia’s expression was solemn.

"To be honest, I know that you’re not the murderer and that this has all been a misunderstanding."

Dustin smiled.

"I’m happy that you think that way.

"I’m sorry for misunderstanding you. But please understand, I had no other choice. My brother’s death has left me in pain. I feel so lost, and I don’t know what to do. I’m scared… I’m scared that I will lose you too. I’m scared that we will become enemies. I’m scared of being alone, I As she spoke, her eyes turned red. She lowered her head and choked back her tears. Her teary appearance looked pitiful; anyone who saw her would pity her.

"It’s alright. It’s all in the past now." Dustin patted her shoulders in comfort. His actions seemed to shatter all her reservations, and she threw herself into his arms, her sobs intensified. She trembled uncontrollably as a steady stream of tears flowed down her cheeks. Dahlia finally released all the pent-up emotions that she had suppressed for so long.

Dustin sighed. With both arms wrapped around her in an embrace, he inched closer to her and whispered words of comfort into her ear.

"It’s okay to cry. It’ll be alright once you cry it out. Oh, by the way, I have a secret to tell you. To be honest, I really did kill your brother."

"What?" Dahlia froze, and she looked up in shock.

"Wha-what did you just say?"