An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1597

Dustin glanced at the keys on the table and said meaningfully, “All this secrecy, just what are you scheming?”

“You sound as if two weak women like us are capable of plotting a scheme.” Eleanor forced a smile.

“Yeah, we’ve sincerely repented and have no other ulterior motives. We swear on our lives!” Elena swore, going all out to convince Dustin. Eleanor’s eyes twitched when she heard her, wishing she could slap her across the face.

“For heaven’s sake, why did you include me in your swear?” Eleanor muttered silently to herself.

“Since there’s no scheming involved, let’s head up together,” Dustin said casually.

Eleanor’s expression froze.

She glanced at Elena and was quick to come up with an explanation. “It’s not convenient for Elena since she’s in a wheelchair. I have to stay here and take care of her.

“Besides, the murderer is treacherous. It’s dangerous for us to go up there.”

“Exactly, it’s too dangerous and inconvenient.” Elena nodded repeatedly in agreement. Dustin could tell they were panicking. Instead of exposing them, he took out a bottle of medicine and placed it on the table.

He said coldly, “Honestly, I don’t trust you. Just in case, I need both of you to drink this poison. If anything happens to me up there, I’ll see the both of you in hell.”

“What?” Eleanor and Elena froze, breaking out in cold sweat. Already feeling guilty, they were now completely flustered. They didn’t expect Dustin to make such a demand.

“Dustin, is that really necessary? We’ll be waiting downstairs. Drinking poison is too extreme, isn’t it?” Eleanor swallowed nervously. 2

“That’s right, I’m in a wheelchair. I can’t exactly run away.” Elena forced a smile.

“What’s the matter? Do you not dare, or are you feeling guilty?”

Dustin looked at them suspiciously. “I can’t trust you if you refuse to drink it. So there’s no point in continuing this discussion.”

Upon hearing this, both of them exchanged glances and reluctantly nodded.