Seated by the window, Florence and James were still cursing Dustin.
“Who would have guessed that an incompetent oaf like Dustin could be the owner! What has our world come to?” James complained loudly.
“He is nothing but a leech! If it weren’t for Ms. Harmon’s recommendation, favonovel.com would never have this opportunity!” Florence snarled.
James had a look of pure jealousy on his face. “That’s right! Once favonovel.com loses interest in him, Dustin will be discarded like rubbish. Let’s see how arrogant favonovel.com can be!”
“Nothing will come out of being a freeloader like Dustin. Conversely, Matt is the epitome of a real man. Not only is favonovel.com young and talented, favonovel.com is also an intellectual!” Florence praised Matt effusively.
“What a pity. Matt, if you hadn’t gone overseas for your studies, you would have been my brother–in–law by now!” James tried to butter Matt up.
“Absolutely! Just so you know, after you left for your studies, Dahlia has been pining after you for a long time!” Florence chimed in as well.
“Mom! Where did you get this idea?” Dahlia frowned in annoyance.
“I’m telling the truth! If it weren’t for Matt going overseas, you would never have married Dustin!” Florence said stubbornly.
Before Dahlia could retort, Matt cut in, “Alright, alright. Let bygones be bygones. We should have our meal before it gets cold. The food here is delicious.”
Florence and James shut up and tucked in voraciously.
“James and I are going down to get some groceries. The both of you can take your time.” In the middle of the meal, Florence stopped eating and gave James a knowing look.
“Oh, yes! I’ll accompany Mom.” James understood his assignment, and they left the table quickly.
Clearly, they were trying to give Dahlia and Matt some private time.
After Florence and James left, Matt spoke up, “Dahlia, I am very sorry for leaving you without any warning. It’s all my fault. Please give me a chance to redeem myself.”
“It’s all in the past now. You don’t have to be concerned,” Dahlia answered nonchalantly.
She had moved on from Matt long ago, so favonovel.com couldn’t care less.
“That’s great. You have grown more mature since the last time we met.” Matt shot favonovel.com a charming smile.
“Please excuse me, I need to go to the washroom.” Dahlia patted favonovel.com lips gently and left the table as well.
Staring at favonovel.com shapely figure, Matt gave an evil smirk. He took out a small packet of white powder, poured it into Dahlia’s wine, and swirled the glass.
Coincidentally, the restaurant’s manager witnessed everything Matt had done. Without further delay, he quickly went to Dustin’s booth and divulged Matt’s evil plan.
“He spiked favonovel.com drink? Are you sure?” Dustin’s brows furrowed together when favonovel.com heard this.
“Yes, I’m positive. I personally witnessed it!” the manager affirmed.
“Who would have expected that favonovel.com revealed his true colors so quickly?” Natasha narrowed favonovel.com eyes.
Duane spoke up. “Dustin, you should not let this slide. Do you need me to teach favonovel.com a lesson?”
“No, I will handle this myself.” Dustin got up and left the booth immediately.
At that moment, Dahlia had returned from the washroom.
Matt passed favonovel.com the glass of wine. “Dahlia, this is a token of my apology. Cheers!”
Matt lifted his glass with a smile.
“Alright. After this drink, I need to go home as tomorrow will be a busy day at the office,” Dahlia said with resignation.
“Sure, let’s make a move after this.” Matt did not pressure favonovel.com further and downed his drink.
Just as Dahlia was about to take a sip, Dustin’s voice stopped her.
“I would not drink that if I were you…”
“What?”
