An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Dustin, here is the divorce agreement prepared by Ms. Nicholson. All you need to do is sign them.”

In the president’s office of the Quine Group, the secretary, Lyra Blaine, placed a piece of A4 paper on the table. A man sat opposite her, dressed in plain clothing.

“Divorce? What do you mean?”

Dustin Rhys was taken aback.

“Do you not understand what I’m saying? Your marriage with Ms. Nicholson is over. You’re not even on the same level anymore. Your existence is nothing but a smear on the president’s reputation!”

Lyra pulled no punches as she spoke.

“A smear on her reputation?” Dustin frowned. “Is that how she thinks of me?”

Back when they first got married, the Nicholson family was in ruinous debt. He was the one who helped them when they were at their lowest point. Now that they were rich, Dahlia Nicholson was ready to just kick him out.

“Something like that.” Lyra jerked her chin toward the magazine on the table. A photo of a beautiful woman was printed on the front page. “Look at the headline on this magazine, Dustin. Ms. Nicholson’s net worth has hit one billion in the course of just three years, a feat no short of a miracle. She’s now the most desired woman in Swinton! With all this, she’s destined for greatness. But you, you’re just a regular joe. You don’t deserve her at all. I hope that you’ll see some sense and do the right thing.”

When Dustin remained silent, Lyra frowned.

“I know you’re not happy with this, but this is reality,” she continued. “You might have helped Ms. Nicholson when she was in trouble, but she has repaid you for everything you’ve done for her over the last three years. In fact, you’re the one who owes her now!”

“Is our marriage just a business deal to her, then?” Dustin took a deep breath to suppress the emotions within. “If she wants to divorce me, let her speak to me herself.”

“Ms. Nicholson is very busy. She doesn’t need to trouble herself with such trifling matters.”

“Is that so? Is divorce a trifling matter to her? She can’t even find the time to

any longer.” Lyra pushed the divorce agreement toward him again. “Just sign here and you’ll get a car and a house as compensation. On top of that, you’ll also get eight million dollars. This is more than

million dollars is a lot, but…I don’t need it. I will sign the divorce papers

all her power and resources, Ms. Nicholson can divorce you easily. It’s only because she appreciates her

him. What kind of dignity was that? Moreover, if she really did appreciate their relationship, then

we have anything

stood up and

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

curvy woman in a long black dress walked in. Her skin was as white as snow,

“You’re finally here.”

saw the beautiful woman. They had been married for three years, during which they treated each other with care and respect.

I was caught

Her expression was as impassive

secretary to help

herself. Instead, she said, “Since you’re here, let’s get straight to the point. Let’s end this on a pleasant note. I’m sorry I have to do this to you, so you can have the car and the house, plus eight million dollars as alimony.

that, she placed a

our relationship can be measured by

want. I’ll give you

me. Let me rephrase my question. Are

was determination in her eyes when

feed yourself for the rest

You’ll never understand what I really want.” Dahlia shook her

in status and power; they were also incompatible in their

cook for you when you’re hungry, prepare

held complicated emotions,

emotion. “I heard that you’ve been close with the heir of the Nolan family. Is

about to deny it when she gave it a second thought.