Dahlia Nicholson and Dustin Rhys

Chapter 71

Dahlia looked over her shoulder and saw Dustin walking toward her. “What do you mean?”

“Your drink has been drugged. You would be in danger if you had drunk it because it renders you defen

seless,” Dustin warned.

“Drugged?” Dahlia frowned and turned to Matt, whose expression stiffened for a split second. However,

he composed himself immediately.

“Dustin, you must be sorely mistaken,” Matt said coolly.

“You would know best whether I am mistaken,” Dustin retorted coldly.

“Dahlia, do you really think that I’m such a malicious person?” Matt asked with a disarming smile.

Dahlia was taken aback

by the sudden question. After some deliberation, she asked, “Dustin, do you have any evidence to supp

ort your claim?”

“The restaurant’s manager saw what happened. He could be my witness,” Dustin answered.

“That’s right! It was clear as day. He spiked your

wine with some powder!” the manager pointed an accusing finger at Matt.

“Everyone knows that both of you are in cahoots with each other. It would be

impossible for me to deny it.” Matt shook his head, acting aggrieved.

“Dustin, do you have stronger evidence for your claims? Do not judge someone based on unfounded

accusations!” Dahlia had a serious look on her face. Based on her knowledge of Matt, he wasn’t someo

ne who

would do such a thing.

“I already have a witness backing me up. What evidence do you need? Would you rather believe him o

ver me?”

Dustin frowned, anger building up within him.

“I…” Dahlia didn’t know what to say. Matt was from the noble Laney family. As an aristocrat, it was

unthinkable that he would carry out such a vile act. However, Dustin seemed so sure of himself. He wo

uldn’t

lie either.

At that moment, she didn’t know who to side with.

“Dahlia, Dustin seems to have some prejudice against me. That’s fine, I can prove my innocence. Didn’

t he claim that I drugged your

drink? Let’s exchange drinks,” Matt said. He took Dahlia’s wine glass and downed This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

the contents.

This simple action wiped away every doubt from Dahlia’s mind. If he did drug her drink, he wouldn’t

have

drunk it himself.

“Dustin, I don’t remember doing anything to offend you. Why are you

hellbent on insulting me like this? If you have a grudge against me, I sincerely apologize,” Matt said per

sonably, tilting his head.

With his charm and courteous words, Dahlia was convinced that Matt was every inch a gentleman.

“Dustin, what do you have to say for yourself?” Dahlia turned to Dustin, her eyes boring into him.

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“If I’m not mistaken, he must have taken the antidote prior to this.” Dustin was adamant.

“Nonsense!” Dahlia’s expression was dark. “Dustin, you are going too far! Matt has proven his innocenc

e. Why are you still being so difficult?”

“I’m telling the truth.”

“Well, I just think that you are making up stories!” There was a hint of anger in Dahlia’s voice.

Evidently, Dustin felt hostility toward Matt. However, that was no reason to drag Matt’s name through th

e mud. It would be wrong to do so!

“If you still don’t believe me, then check his pockets. There must be some evidence of white powder on

him!” Dustin tried turning Matt’s pockets inside out to prove his point, but this was the last straw for Dah

lia.

“That’s enough!” Dahlia splashed the rest of the wine on Dustin’s face. “Have you not done enough da

mage for one day? Why are you as stubborn as a mule? Being a gentleman, can you not be so petty? I

f you are jealous of Matt, upgrade yourself and compete on the same level. Don’t use despicable tricks

or baseless arguments to ruin his reputation. Your actions will only make me think that you are pathetic!

” Dustin was dumbstruck by Dahlia’s words.