An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 13

The hall where the event was held had become lively. On the stage, a group of dancers dressed in vintage clothing danced to classical music. Every facial expression and move was full of charm and grace, leaving a lingering impression in the audience’s mind.

Below the stage sat a crowd of well-dressed celebrities. While some clinked their glasses and chatted, others quietly enjoyed the performance. Dustin had found an empty seat and sat down, sipping on a glass of juice as he watched the show.

“Yo, Rhys! Didn’t think you would actually sneak in here!”

Suddenly, a discordant voice disrupted Dustin’s moment of peace. Glancing over at the source, Dusin spotted Chris and Dahlia together with the secretary.

“Hmph, what an unlucky day. Why are you everywhere?” Lyra huffed in annoyance.

Dahlia didn’t say a word. She threw a cold glance at Dustin and went to take a seat in the front row.

“Hey, the charity auction is starting soon. Can you even afford to participate? Why are you sitting here?” Chris jeered.

“Who says I can’t sit here because I can’t afford it?” retorted Dustin.

“That’s the rule! How can a sucker like you sit with us?” Chris said with a contemptuous look.

“Are you deaf? Get up now!” Lyra kicked the chair Dustin was sitting in.

“What happens if I don’t?” Dustin looked up at him.

“I’ll call the guards to kick you out!” threatened Lyra.

“Go ahead and try,” Dustin responded with an unbothered expression.

humiliated!” Just as Lyra wanted to raise her hand and call for the guards,

out. Let him

“But…” Lyra frowned.

own business,”

“Hmph, consider yourself lucky.”

and left it at that. At this moment, her phone rang. After answering the call, her expression

asked upon sensing something

blurted nervously. “I just received a tip-off that the Harmon family wants

face fell at the news. “Are you sure

My friend overheard it at

on the candidate list. Not only were

preliminary screening and got on the list, she could effortlessly secure the position of the Harmon family’s partner as long as she met with the Steel Lady

minute? It was so sudden that

do we do now? If we make it on the candidate list, all of our hard work will

think…” Dahlia’s brows furrowed as she

their social status while making extra profits. Although the Jackson Group had grown quickly over the years, it lacked a solid foundation. Hence, if they could join the Harmon family’s business venture, they would have sure backing. Dahlia was so close to tasting success, yet everything had

Just then, a manager from the Harmon family walked up to Dustin’s side and handed him a folder.

“Hmm?”

strange. He was looking at documents consisting of Dahlia and the Jackson Group’s information. Natasha was indirectly making him choose to whether kick them out of

the hell is she

on purpose. She wanted

wasn’t as bad as to require revenge. Besides, they had been married for three years. One way or another, he genuinely

Rhys, are you

manager couldn’t help asking because he knew that Natasha wasn’t fond

“Yes.” Dustin nodded.

do as