The next morning, at Nicholson Corp., Dahlia woke up groggily and found herself lying on the sofa of


    her office. She was covered with a thick nket, and there was even a steaming ss of milk


    on the table beside her.


    Last night’s events were still fuzzy to her, and she rubbed her head, which was throbbing slightly in


    pain. Feeling parched, she picked up the ss of milk and finished it in one go. It made her feel warm


    inside, giving her a slight relief from the difort she was feeling.


    “Dahlia, you’re awake.” At that moment, Dustin walked in with the breakfast that he had just


    bought.


    “Why are you here?” Dahlia’s brows creased into a frown, and her expression turned cold.


    “I didn’t know where you lived, so I brought you back to your office for the night.” As he was talking, he


    took out a takeaway container with a full English breakfast inside as well as a bowl of chicken soup.


    “I’m asking why you are here?” Dahlia asked in exasperation.


    “Have you forgotten about what happenedst night?” Dustin was confused.


    “Last night?” Dahlia recollected her thoughts, andst night’s events became clearer. She remembered


    being drugged and found herself tied up when she woke up. Her kidnapper had. intended to threaten


    Dustin with her, but it seemed like their n had failed.


    “It’s alright if you don’t remember. The drug is still in your system, so you’ll feel groggy for the time


    being. Here, eat up first.” Dustin passed the steaming hot chicken soup to Dahlia.


    “Go away! I don’t need you putting on an act here!” Dahlia was ruthless as she pped the bowl of


    chicken soup to the ground. Her tone was frosty as she said, “Don’t think I’ll be grateful to you just


    because you saved my lifest night, you murderer’” She couldn’t act like nothing had happened when


    her brother passed away a few days ago.


    Dustin shook his head. “Dahlia, your brother’s death has nothing to do with me.”


    “They saw you! My mother saw you! Are you telling me they are lying?” Dahlia bellowed.


    “They only saw what happened on the surface. They’re not aware of the truth.” Dustin turned. solemn


    before he continued, “I did beat James up, but that doesn’t mean I killed him. He was poisoned to


    death. Someone is trying to frame me and get in between us!”


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    “Fine, you said you were framed. Where’s the evidence? How are you going to prove your innocence?”


    Dahlia questioned.


    “I found the murder weapon. And I have your brother’s autopsy results. You’ll find that it is suspicious if


    you examine it in detail.” Dustin took out the evidence he carried with him.


    constantly and disyed it in front of Dahlia.


    “This is just a piece of paper and a needle. Do you think I’ll believe you with just these?” Dahlia


    remained unyielding. An autopsy report could be fabricated with money. It was not persuasive


    whatsoever.


    “Dahlia, we’ve been married for three years. You should know my character. I’ve never done


    anything to hurt you,” Dustin said seriously. 2Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    “I used to think I knew you well. However, I’vee to realize that I can’t see through you at all.”


    Dahlia’s expression was icy. The more she interacted with him, the more she found him shrouded in a


    veil of mystery. No matter how hard she tried to unravel his true intentions, she was unable to read him.


    This was exactly why she struggled to trust him.


    Dustin lifted three fingers. “Dahlia, I swear! I didn’t kill your brother!”


    “What’s the point of saying all this? Everyone thinks you’re the murderer. I can’t forgive you! Please,


    get out!” Dahlia pointed at the door, ordering him to leave. She was afraid that her resolve would


    weaken if he continued speaking. Despite her lingering feelings for Dustin, she couldn’t forgive him on


    behalf of herte brother.


    “Dahlia, I’m doing all I can to find the murderer. Just give me a little more time. I’ll definitely be able to


    prove my innocence!” Dustin swore.


    “Are you still trying to argue at this point?” Dahlia gritted her teeth. “If you had repented. sincerely, you


    may have had a chance. But you’re not only escaping responsibility; you’re making up all kinds of


    excuses right now. I’m really disappointed in you. I don’t want to see you ever again; leave


    immediately!”


    “What exactly do I need to do for you to believe me?” Dustin furrowed his brows.


    “You want me to believe you? Fine! If you jump down from here to prove your innocence, I’ll believe


    you!” Dahlia spat out in a fit of anger.