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.

you?” Dahlia tried

Dustin retorted with

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

talk about it here and now. I don’t want another misunderstanding,” Dustin

you be so difficult?”

him, but Dustin seemed to not be having any

such a high rank, it

you being such a jerk?” Dahlia was getting

Dustin stared back

she did initiate the divorce. However, there was no need to keep bringing up

feel resentment rising within her. Seeing Dustin with another woman triggered her frustration and anger. These feelings became

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

It was not easy for her to reconcile with others, given

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

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 have any respect for me as your ex-wife!” Dahlia

divorced, you were already having an affair with him. How

and my conscience is

was walking toward them.

in bed.

her to claim that she was innocent! Dahlia frowned slightly, but she did

Why did you slip away?” Chris said to her with a

when he saw her alluring beauty. Desire burned in

a gorgeous woman! He had never seen such an extraordinary lady in his life. 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 muscle. Natasha was

at Natasha, he quickly diverted his gaze. He knew that it was unbecoming of a man to make his intentions

what a surprise to see you!”