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.

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

what?” Dustin retorted with

to find a quiet corner but she realized Dustin didn’t

here and now. I don’t want

be so difficult?” Dahlia

to not be having any

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

understand. Why are you being such a jerk?” Dahlia

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

she did initiate the divorce. However, there was no need

Dustin with another

I know you despise me. Nevertheless, I don’t think I’ve made a mistake. Besides, I’ve given you many chances

was not easy for her to reconcile with others,

in

we are irrelevant now. Having said that, you shouldn’t be flaunting your

Even before we got divorced, you were already having an affair with him. How

innocent and my conscience is clear,” Dahlia retorted, her

Dustin smirked and pointed at Chris, who was walking toward them.

them had been fooling around in bed. Now, they were even

claim that she was innocent! Dahlia frowned slightly, but she did not explain herself.

just now. Why did you slip away?” Chris said to her

astounded when he saw her alluring beauty. Desire burned in his

like water, Natasha was like a burning flame. She could arouse the desires of men with her sultry gaze, without even moving a muscle. Natasha was

knew that it was unbecoming of a man to make his intentions known so early, especially in the

see you!” Chris turned to Dustin with