An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 10

“Ms. Nicholson, nice to meet you. How can I help you?” Dustin’s eyes widened when he saw Dahlia walking toward him, but his gaze turned cold in a moment.

“What a coincidence seeing you here.”

Dahlia choked back the speech she had prepared to explain herself and greeted Dustin stiffly. She did not believe it when her mother told her of Dustin’s new love interest. Who would have thought that it was true? Although they were divorced, Dahlia felt a little uncomfortable seeing her ex-husband being with another woman. There was an awkward and uneasy feeling in her heart.

“Mr. Rhys, is she a friend of yours?”

Natasha sized Dahlia up. According to her female intuition, she could detect a hint of hostility from this woman standing before them.

“She’s my ex-wife,” Dustin replied.

“Really?” Natasha raised her eyebrows and gave Dahlia a charming smile. “Hi, I’m Natasha Harmon. Nice to meet you.”

She stretched out her hand to shake Dahlia’s. Although her actions seemed friendly enough, the atmosphere around her was slightly intimidating.

“Nice to meet you, Ms. Harmon,” Dahlia answered politely.

Although she was usually very self-assured, she had to admit that the woman before her was stunning. Natasha was on par with her in looks, height, and conduct. Furthermore, Natasha’s figure was much more voluptuous than hers. Any man would be enamored by her!

“Dustin, when did you befriend Ms. Harmon? You’ve never introduced me!” Dahlia couldn’t help but ask.

“Were you ever interested in my friends?” Dustin replied sarcastically.

His sharp words rendered Dahlia speechless. She had never expected Dustin to be so direct. The atmosphere around the three of them grew tense.

I have a word with you?” Dahlia tried after a few

retorted with

to find a quiet corner

and now. I don’t

you be so

any of it. He was being mean and talking down to her in

high rank, it is better for us to not be seen together. I would only embarrass

being such

asking me?” Dustin stared back at her. “Wasn’t this your

say a word in retaliation. Yes, she did initiate the divorce. However, there was no need to keep bringing up

another woman triggered her frustration and anger. These feelings became more and more intense as

Nevertheless, I don’t think I’ve made a mistake. Besides, I’ve given you

not easy for her to reconcile with others, given her prideful nature. Moreover, Dustin threw

in the wrong?” Dustin

are irrelevant now. Having said that, you shouldn’t be flaunting your new partner in front of me if you have any respect for me as your ex-wife!” Dahlia said

divorced, you were already

my conscience is clear,” Dahlia retorted,

and pointed at Chris, who was walking toward them. “I

of them had been fooling around in bed.

that she was innocent! Dahlia frowned slightly, but she did not explain herself. First, there was nothing to

a conversation just now. Why did you slip away?” Chris said

when he saw her alluring beauty. Desire burned in his eyes as his

like a

diverted his gaze. He knew that it was unbecoming of a man to make his intentions known so early, especially in the presence of

surprise to see you!” Chris turned to Dustin