An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1380

Chapter 1380: Clown Looking In The Mirror

In the midst of the chaos, Owen let out a piercing scream. However, his cries were abruptly stifled as Dustin’s iron grip closed around his throat.

Owen’s breath was cut short, his face turning red, and veins bulging on his neck. His futile attempts to kick and struggle were in vain.

The fear of imminent death overwhelmed him.

“Let… let go of me…”

Owen’s voice emerged hoarse as he managed to squeeze out a few words.

“Resorting to a knife when you can’t win? Are you willing to sacrifice your face?”

Dustin’s fingertips exerted more pressure, silencing Owen’s cries.

Owen’s face contorted, his legs flailed helplessly, but it was all futile.

The fear of death was palpable, and his vision started to blur.

“Don’t… hurt him!”

A shrill scream came from behind Dustin, followed by a loud “thud” as a bottle suddenly struck the back of Dustin’s head.

In an instant, glass shards flew and alcohol splashed.

“Hmm?”

Dustin furrowed his brow slightly and turned to look.

He saw Isabela, holding the broken half of a bottle, staring at him with a panicked expression.

After a moment of confusion, Isabela suddenly realized what she had done. With a cry of “Ah,” she threw away the broken bottle and said with guilt, “Dustin… Dustin, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it. I was afraid you’d hurt Owen and get yourself into big trouble.”

“Owen is the young master of the Stratford family, with a powerful background. You can’t afford to provoke him. I… I was just concerned about you.”
Isabela’s eyes dodged, and she offered various explanations. But the more she tried to explain, the guiltier she appeared.

After touching the residue of alcohol on the back of his head, Dustin’s brow furrowed even more.

Isabela’s attack with the broken bottle had come so suddenly, without any warning. Moreover, it had targeted the back of his head.

If he were an ordinary person, he might have been lying on the ground by now.

Although her actions were driven by urgency, it was clear that in Isabela’s mind, Dustin’s status was far below that of Owen. She was even willing to sacrifice Dustin to save Owen.