Chapter 216

"Crystal, don't joke around," one of them said. "What could Lina possibly want from that poor loser?" "Yeah, why would Lina flirt with that loser? This is just laughable!" another added. Dorian's face twisted into an amused smirk. He then grabbed Lina's chin, forcing her to lift her head and look at me. "Honey, you'd better explain to Crystal what just happened. Did you seduce that poor loser, or did he make a move on you? You'd better make it clear, or I'll be embarrassed, and I'll take it out on you." Lina's face went pale with fear, and her whole body trembled uncontrollably. It was clear she now realized Dorian wasn't as affectionate as he pretended to be. In fact, he was downright dangerous. His gentle tone was laced with threats, and his grip on her chin was so tight it distorted her jaw and lips. Lina stammered, "It was him. He a-assaulted me. I was just touching up my makeup in the bathroom, and he s-suddenly came over, said I looked pr-pretty, and—" "That's bullshit!" Cr