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 after a few seconds

what?” Dustin retorted

to find a quiet corner but she realized

it here and now. I don’t want

so

be having any of it.

status is of such a high rank, it is better for

Why are you being such a jerk?” Dahlia was

stared back at her. “Wasn’t

retaliation. Yes, she did initiate the

her struggle to calm herself down, Dahlia could feel resentment rising within her. Seeing Dustin with another

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

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

you mean that I’m still in

be flaunting your new partner in front of me if you have any respect for me as your

Chris, then? Even before we got divorced, you were already having an affair with him. How could you even demand

my conscience is

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

of them had been fooling around in bed. Now, they were

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

did you slip away?” Chris said to her

was astounded when he saw her alluring beauty. Desire burned in

like a burning flame. She could arouse the desires of men with her sultry gaze, without even moving

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

see you!” Chris turned