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.

as he stepped out of the building, he saw two familiar figures walking toward him. It was Dahlia’s mother, Florence Franklin, and her brother, James

why are you

you and Dahlia get divorced?”

forced smile. “It’s not Dahlia’s fault,

marriage on a pleasant note. However, hearing this,

your problem. I know my daughter well. If you hadn’t done anything wrong, why would she divorce

was stunned. What was this? Victim

the past three years. I’m pretty sure

knows what you’ve done behind our backs?” Florence snorted again. “My daughter was

you think you’re going

he hadn’t helped the Nicholson family three years

if I am? Am I

care whether you

What money?” Dustin was

my sister gave you eight million

take it! Give it back!” Florence stretched out her hand in

any money from her,”

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

tactful and give us the money. Don’t make

her if you don’t believe me.” Dustin

us? Listen here. No matter how much you beg, I’m

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

Florence followed suit.

to do this?” Dustin

to be accosted by the Nicholson family so

the

you think you are?” As she spoke, she continued

didn’t find what they wanted from

really not take any of the money?” James

the crystal necklace around Dustin’s necklace and pulled it off

this my sister’s necklace? Why is it with you? Did you steal it?” James