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 the

Mr. Rhys?”

skin earlier. It must’ve been the main ingredient in the fragrance that was used to drug you.” a

still need to track down the person who made that drug,” Ruth

substance, so our target pool is quite limited. We can look

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

is done, Ms. Harmon. I’ll take my

Natasha suddenly

join us for dinner?”

but I… already have

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

arched her body to show off her

froze up. “U–uh…”

I’ll stop teasing you,” Natasha giggled, “I won’t make you cancel your plans. But before you go, here is a token

and a servant came over with

Rhys. I’ve had them in store for quite

for work done, and a

Rhys out, Ruth,” Natasha