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.

word with you?” Dahlia tried after

what?” Dustin retorted with

about something private, let’s go elsewhere.” Dahlia turned to find a quiet corner but she realized Dustin didn’t move an inch.

and now. I don’t

you be so difficult?” Dahlia

with him, but Dustin seemed to not be having any of it. He was being mean

are already divorced. Since your status is of such a high rank, it is better for us to not be seen together. I would only embarrass you.”

understand. Why are you being such

me?” Dustin stared back

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

to calm herself down, Dahlia could feel resentment rising within her. Seeing Dustin with another woman triggered her frustration and anger. These feelings became more and more intense

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

for her to reconcile with others, given her prideful nature. Moreover,

mean that I’m still in the wrong?” Dustin

not in the mood to argue with you as we are irrelevant now. Having said that, you shouldn’t be flaunting your new partner in front of me if you

laughed harder. “How about Chris, then? Even before we got divorced, you were already having an affair with him. How could you

believe me, I’m innocent and my conscience is clear,”

that so?” Dustin smirked and pointed at Chris, who was walking toward them. “I would like to have a look at that

bed. Now, they were even at the charity dinner

her to claim that she was innocent! Dahlia frowned slightly, but she did not

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

of the corner of his eye, he noticed Natasha. Chris was astounded when he saw her alluring beauty. Desire burned in his eyes

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

man to make his intentions known so early, especially in the presence of such dazzling women. Making a

you!” Chris turned to Dustin with a