An Understated Dominance By Marina Vittori Chapter 1382-Ezra smirked as he watched Dustin leave the restaurant. “Did that sore loser really think he stood a chance with Eleanor? He thought too highly of himself!” He pondered, his thoughts flowing naturally. “No matter how hard he tried to get closer to Eleanor, it only took a bit of my sweet words to win her back. That’s the difference between us.” Eleanor gazed at Dustin’s retreating figure, her expression a mix of confusion and disappointment.

She’d always believed Dustin liked her, which is why he’d gone to such great lengths to help her.

But his nonchalant exit without even a backward glance left her wondering.” Is he heartbroken or just playing hard to get?” She mused, “Dustin, I thought you were a good person, so I wanted to bring you into my world and help you achieve great things. I never expected achieve great things. I never expected you to be so oblivious to what you’re missing.

“You’ve missed out on a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity for a beautiful life. It was your choice, and I gave you the chance, but you didn’t take it.” She shook her head, her expression turning cold and aloof. “Well, so be it. You’re simply not meant to be in my world. No matter how hard you try to climb, you’ll never reach our heights.

“If it weren’t for my loyalty and fondness for the past, you wouldn’t even qualify as my friend.” In the dark of night, within the Welch residence’s underground secret room, a thin and battered man was tightly bound to a pillar.

His body was wrapped in bandages, concealing the grievous wounds he had endured. As the bandages were carefully removed, the once-gaping injuries on the man’s body had now scabbed over.

Some had even completely healed, leaving behind only faint traces. Alistair watched in delight. “Haha!