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

next, Mr.

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

made that drug,” Ruth huffed, crossing her arms in

We can look at recent buyers and narrow down our search from there,”

it right away!” Natasha agreed. With her family’s

is done, Ms. Harmon. I’ll take

Natasha suddenly stopped him.

you join us for dinner?”

already

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

her body to

froze up.

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

made a quick gesture, and a servant came over with an elegant–looking box.

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

He deserved some compensation for work done, and a gift from Natasha

Mr. Rhys out, Ruth,”