An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 30

“Do you have a plan in mind, Mr. Rhys?” Natasha asked.

“I need to get a clear understanding of the situation first. I hope you don’t mind if I ask you some questions.” Dustin cleared his throat before continuing, “Where did you go today, and did you meet anyone there?”

“I met Edwin today. We talked about work, and he asked about us being in a

partnership, but I rejected his offer,” Natasha answered truthfully.

“I see. Did you drink anything he offered you?”

“Of course not. That man has been eyeing my family business for ages. I’d never let my guard down around him.”

“Then it really is strange how you got drugged, sis,” Ruth piped up.

“Truly.” Natasha rolled her eyes.

“When you two met, did you smell or touch anything in particular?” Dustin then asked.

“Now that you mention it…” Something suddenly dawned on Natasha. “When I stepped into the place, I did smell something particular. I didn’t pay much attention because I thought it was just perfume. But then, after a while, I started feeling dizzy. My body felt oddly warm too. Good thing I left soon after that. Who knows what could’ve happened if I had stayed longer?”

really is

Mr.

on your skin earlier. It must’ve been the main ingredient in

that drug,” Ruth huffed, crossing her

quite limited. We can

have someone get to it right away!” Natasha agreed. With her family’s influence, this sort of thing could be

I’ll take

thing!” Natasha suddenly stopped him.

don’t you join us for dinner?”

but I… already have plans

him a curious look. “It can’t be with your ex–wife,

that, she arched her body to show off

up.

giggled, “I won’t make you cancel your plans. But before you go, here is a token of my

gesture, and a servant came over with an

I’ve had them in store

thanks, Ms. Harmon.” Dustin gladly accepted it. He deserved some compensation for work done, and a gift from Natasha Harmon herself wouldn’t be just some lousy trinket.

Rhys out, Ruth,” Natasha