Looking at the broken glass on the floor, everyone was stunned.

Nobody expected Dustin to return and knock the glass out of Vivian's hands without a word.

"Hey! What are you doing? Are you crazy?" After a brief moment of shock, Vivian slammed the table as she stood up.

The slap had left the back of her hand swollen and burning in pain.

"Outrageous! How dare you offend Vivian like that? You have nerves of steel!"

The others berated Dustin in righteous anger.

"If you don't explain yourself, I'm afraid you won't be able to walk out that door." Evan stood up slowly, his domineering aura gradually showing itself.

"The wine was poisoned. I was saving your lives," Dustin responded coldly.

"Poisoned?"

They all exchanged dismayed looks, feeling doubtful. They had assumed Dustin acted out in revenge, but his revelation caught them off guard.

"Hah! Am I supposed to just take your word for it? How do we know you're not lying?" Vivian yelled.

She was naturally suspicious and would