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

what?” Dustin retorted

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

here and now. I don’t want another

so difficult?” Dahlia

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

it is better for us to not be seen together.

being such a jerk?” Dahlia

me?” Dustin stared

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

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

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

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

I’m still in the

now. Having said that, you shouldn’t be flaunting your new

we got divorced, you were already having an

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

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

in bed. Now, they were

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

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

when he saw her alluring

life. If Dahlia was like water, Natasha was like a burning flame. She could arouse the desires of

at Natasha, he quickly diverted his gaze. He knew that it was unbecoming of a man to make his intentions known so early, especially in the presence of such dazzling women. Making a first

surprise to see you!” Chris