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.

a word with you?” Dahlia tried after a few seconds of

what?” Dustin retorted

a quiet corner but she realized Dustin didn’t

and now. I

be so difficult?”

not be having any of it. He was being mean and

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.” Dustin

don’t understand. Why are you being such a

Dustin stared back

Dahlia couldn’t say a word in retaliation. Yes, she did initiate the divorce. However, there was no need to keep

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

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

not easy for her to reconcile with others, given her

still in the wrong?” Dustin could only

you shouldn’t be flaunting your

laughed harder. “How about Chris, then? Even before we got divorced, you were

I’m innocent and my conscience is clear,” Dahlia retorted, her head held

Chris, who was walking toward them. “I would like

them had been fooling around in bed. Now, they

for her to claim that she was innocent! Dahlia frowned slightly, but she did not explain herself. First, there was nothing to explain. Second, Dustin wouldn’t believe

did you slip away?” Chris said

his eye, he noticed Natasha. Chris was astounded when

like water, Natasha was like a burning flame. She

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

to see you!”