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?”

like that fragrance really

Mr.

It must’ve been the main ingredient in the fragrance that was used to drug

need to track down the person who made that drug,” Ruth huffed, crossing her arms in front

rare substance, so our target pool is quite limited. We can look at recent buyers and narrow down our search

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

is done, Ms. Harmon. I’ll take my leave now.”

more thing!” Natasha suddenly stopped

don’t you join us

but I… already have plans tonight.”

him a curious look. “It can’t be with your ex–wife, can it, Mr. Rhys? Don’t you find

arched her body

up. “U–uh…”

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

a servant came over with

these wines, Mr. Rhys. I’ve had them in store

some compensation for work done, and a gift from Natasha Harmon herself wouldn’t be just some lousy

Rhys out,