An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 2

In the elevator, Dustin stared at the crystal necklace dejectedly. Even though he had expected it, he was still sad that his marriage had ended just like that. He had once thought that happiness was simple: meals on the table, cheerful days, and simple pleasures. Now, he found out that normalcy was a sin. It was time to awaken from this prolonged daydream.

Suddenly, his phone rang, breaking him out of his trance. When he picked up the phone, a familiar voice came from the other end.

“Mr. Rhys, I’m Hunter Anderson from the Swinton Group. I heard that today your wedding anniversary with Ms. Nicholson, so I’ve prepared a gift for you. I’m just wondering if you have any time today?”

“Thank you for your kindness, but I’m afraid we won’t be needing the gift,” Dustin said.

“Why?”

Hunter was taken aback. He could sense something wrong.

“Is there anything else you’d like to talk about, Mr. Anderson?”

“Actually, yes, there is.” Hunter cleared his throat awkwardly. “I’ve got a friend who contracted a strange illness. He’s seen a lot of doctors, but none of them could do anything about it. I was hoping that you could help.”

“Mr. Anderson, you know my rules.”

“Of course I do! I’m sincere in my request. My friend owns some canscora, which I remember you were looking for. I’m sure he’ll be willing to part with it if you help him,” Hunter said.

“Is this true?” Dustin asked seriously.

“Yes, it is!”

“Alright, if that’s so, then I’ll be willing to take a look.” Dustin immediately agreed to the request.

He wasn’t interested in money or jewels, but rather some rare herbs and plants, as he needed them to save lives.

“Thank you, Mr. Rhys! I’ll send someone to pick you up immediately!” Hunter smiled in relief.

As the president of the Swinton Group and one of the Mighty Three of Swinton, Hunter acted exceptionally timid in front of Dustin.

“Great, one more down, five to go. I should have enough time,” Dustin muttered to himself. His mood was lifted a little by this news.

ding, the elevator doors opened. As soon as he stepped out of the building, he saw two familiar figures walking toward him.

are

and Dahlia get divorced?” Florence

did.” Dustin gave her a forced smile. “It’s not Dahlia’s fault, it’s mine. Don’t blame

marriage on a pleasant note. However, hearing this, Florence snorted

well. If you hadn’t done anything wrong, why would

What

over the past three years. I’m pretty sure I’m never done anything to betray Dahlia’s trust in

again. “My daughter was right

you think you’re going too

years ago, they wouldn’t

I not

don’t care whether you divorce my sister or not, but

money?”

gave you eight million dollars as alimony!” James said

no right to take it!

take any money from her,” Dustin

on eight million dollars? Do you take us as idiots?” James did

us the money.

believe me.” Dustin did not wish to explain himself

Listen here. No matter how much you beg, I’m not letting you leave

dense for this. Let’s just search his pockets!” James said impatiently. He dove

Florence followed suit.

to do this?” Dustin

to be accosted by the Nicholson family so soon after the divorce. They were

on the ground

do you think you are?” As she spoke, she continued searching through Dustin’s

time, they didn’t find

he really not take any of the money?” James said,

necklace around Dustin’s necklace

necklace? Why is it with you? Did you steal