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.

can I have a word with you?” Dahlia

retorted with

to find a quiet corner but she realized Dustin didn’t move an inch. Her

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

you be so difficult?” Dahlia

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

divorced. Since your status is of such a high rank, it

Why are you being such a jerk?”

Dustin stared back at her.

the divorce. However, there was no

herself down, Dahlia could feel resentment rising within her. Seeing Dustin with another woman triggered

made a

icy. It was not easy for her to reconcile with others, given her prideful nature. Moreover, Dustin threw it in her

mean that I’m still in

said that, you shouldn’t be flaunting your new partner in front of me

Chris, then? Even before we got divorced, you were

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

was walking toward them. “I would like to have a

around in bed. Now, they were

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

we were having a conversation just now. Why did

when he saw her alluring beauty. Desire burned in

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 a

gaze. He knew that it was unbecoming of a man to make his intentions known so early, especially in the presence of such dazzling

a surprise to see you!” Chris turned to Dustin with a