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.

at each other, acting like complete

in hand. The

John, Dahlia’s father, was absent, still outside

someone was sitting in his usual seat

elders wait on him

mean.

hadn’t let go of what had happened yesterday. The bruises were

have dinner.” Henry Nicholson announced, beaming at Dustin. “Come and sit

in return and helped the old man to his seat.

his eyes burning with

Dustin. James was the old man’s

us all

up a decorated box of wine. “Chris brought this beautiful wine over, a fine Grand Cru from La Romanee Conti. We should all toast

this!”

That’s a really expensive

It was 100 thousand dollars a

thousand dollars a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed in shock. The sky–high

way beyond

but even they hadn’t had a chance to try