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.

once looked at each other, acting like complete

wine in hand. The living room was filled with people, including most

father, was absent,

was sitting in his usual seat

elders wait on him like this,”

mean.

upset and hurt you!” James chirped loudly. He hadn’t let go of what had happened yesterday. The bruises were still visible on

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

and helped the old

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

understood why his grandfather doted on Dustin. James was the old man’s grandson

all drink!” Henry

at this.” James pulled up a decorated box of wine. “Chris brought this beautiful wine over, a fine Grand Cru from La Romanee Conti. We should

this!”

Conti? That’s a really

was 100 thousand dollars a bottle!”

thousand dollars a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed in shock.

had been way beyond

well–off, but even they hadn’t had a