An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 31

Dustin drove over to the Nicholsons‘ home at noon. The villa was in a secluded neighborhood, with flowers and hedges decorating the front yard.

Dahlia was right outside. Dustin tried to avoid her but was still spotted.

“Stop right there! I need to talk to you!”

“What is it?” Dustin asked. Their backs were to each other as they spoke.

“I haven’t told Granddad about our divorce because of his condition.”

“Do you think we can keep him from finding out?”

“I’ll find a chance to tell him after, just not today.”

“Alright. Anything else?”

“Nope.” Dahlia turned and went inside the house without another word.

each other, acting like complete strangers.

a deep breath and went in as well, wine in hand. The living

was absent, still outside

his usual seat this

us elders wait on him like

mean.

He might get upset and hurt you!” James chirped loudly. He hadn’t let

that everyone’s here, let’s have dinner.” Henry Nicholson announced, beaming at Dustin. “Come and sit beside

Dustin smiled in return and helped the old man to his seat.

scowled, his eyes burning with jealousy. “Kiss–ass!”

had never understood why his grandfather doted on Dustin. James was the old

let us all drink!” Henry

up a decorated box of wine. “Chris brought this beautiful wine over,

this!”

Conti? That’s a really expensive vintner,

it is. It was 100 thousand dollars

bottle?!” everyone exclaimed in shock. The

had been way beyond their expectations.

Harmons were pretty well–off, but even they hadn’t had a chance to