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?”

that fragrance really is the problem,” Dustin concluded.

Mr. Rhys?”

the main ingredient in the

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

pool is quite limited. We can look

it right away!” Natasha agreed. With her family’s influence, this sort of thing could be settled in

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

thing!” Natasha

you join us

already have plans tonight.”

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

she arched her body to

froze up. “U–uh…”

cancel your

made a quick gesture, and a servant

of these wines, Mr. Rhys. I’ve had

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

Mr. Rhys out, Ruth,” Natasha called.