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.

with you?” Dahlia tried after a

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. Her brows furrowed with

about it here and now. I don’t want

you be so difficult?” Dahlia

make peace with him, but Dustin seemed to not be having any of it.

of such a high rank, it is better for us to not be seen together. I would

understand. Why are you being such a jerk?”

Dustin stared

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

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

know you despise 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 her prideful nature. Moreover, Dustin threw it in

I’m still in the wrong?” Dustin could only

you shouldn’t be flaunting your new partner in front of me if you have any respect for me as your ex-wife!”

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

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

and pointed at Chris, who was walking toward them. “I

fooling around in bed. Now, they

her to claim that she was innocent! Dahlia frowned slightly, but she did not explain herself. First, there was

now. Why did

his eye, he noticed Natasha. Chris was astounded when he saw

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,

that it was unbecoming of a man to make his

to see you!” Chris turned to Dustin with