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.

I have a word with you?” Dahlia tried after a few seconds of

what?” Dustin retorted with

a quiet corner but she realized

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

you be so difficult?”

be having any of it. He

high rank, it is better for us to not be seen together.

you being such a jerk?” Dahlia was

you seriously asking me?” Dustin stared back at her.

word in retaliation. Yes, she did initiate the divorce. However, there was no need

with another woman triggered her

made a mistake. Besides,

to reconcile with others, given

I’m still in the wrong?” Dustin could

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

got divorced, you

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

them. “I would like to have a look at that clear conscience of

of them had been fooling around in bed.

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

did you slip

noticed Natasha. Chris was astounded when he saw her alluring

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 sultry gaze, without even

to make his intentions known so early, especially in

to see you!” Chris turned to Dustin with a