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

Dustin retorted with

elsewhere.” Dahlia turned to find a quiet corner but she realized Dustin didn’t move an inch.

here and now.

you be so

with him, but Dustin seemed to not be having any

rank, it is better for us to not

don’t understand. Why are you being such

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

initiate the divorce. However, there was no need to keep

Seeing Dustin with another woman triggered her frustration

I don’t think I’ve made a mistake.

tone turned icy. It was not easy for her to reconcile with others, given her prideful nature. Moreover,

still in

you as we are irrelevant now. Having said that, you shouldn’t be flaunting your new partner in front of me

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

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

toward them. “I would like to

fooling around in bed. Now, they were

but she did not explain

we were having a conversation just now. Why did you slip away?” Chris said to her with a

eye, he noticed Natasha. Chris was astounded when

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

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

you!” Chris turned to Dustin with