An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1391

Chapter 1391: Shameless

“Hmm?” Isabela’s expression turned somewhat unpleasant as she watched the check burn. She hadn’t expected Dustin to be so disrespectful. He not only declined her offer but also burned the check. Wasn’t this a blatant insult?

“Hey! Mr. Dustin! What do you mean by this?” Owen, feeling offended, immediately spoke up. “My fiancé Isabela was offering you money as a favor, and you’re being ungrateful!”

“You think I should accept money just because it’s offered to me? Do you take me for a beggar?” Dustin sneered.

His impression of the Torby family had turned extremely negative. Whether it was Isabela’s manipulation yesterday or the ingratitude he faced today, it made him keenly aware of how appearances could be deceiving.

“Hey! With your attitude, what’s the difference between you and a beggar?” Owen retorted disdainfully.

“If you dare to speak rudely again, don’t blame me for teaching you a lesson,” Dustin’s gaze turned cold.

“You—”

Owen was about to lash out, but he was stopped by Isabela, who raised her hand to intervene. She gazed quietly at Dustin, her eyes filled with complexity. “Dustin, must it be this way? We could have been friends. Why don’t you give yourself a chance?”

“Miss Isabela, I’ve already said it. Your status is noble, and I can’t reach that level. Let’s forget about being friends,” Dustin replied with indifference.
The word “friends” sounded particularly discordant coming from her lips.

“Isabela, this guy is just a deadbeat. Why bother with him?” Owen shook his head.

“Alright, since you don’t consider me a friend, then we don’t need to interact anymore in the future,” Isabela took a deep breath, her gaze gradually becoming cold.

She was the noble daughter of the Torby family, a young lady of wealth and status. Everywhere she went, she was pampered, and she had never suffered any grievances before. She had lowered her attitude to give Dustin a chance to apologize and make amends, which she considered a very merciful gesture. However, the response she received was indifference and aloofness.

It was as if she had offered him kindness, and he had rejected it.