An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Nathaniel’s mansion was huge. It was more like a maze than a home.

Even with a detailed layout, Dustin had to stay sharp as he moved through the grounds. After all, blueprints never quite captured the twists and turns of the actual place.

Led by a maid, he followed a winding path through the corridors for nearly ten minutes before finally arriving at a guesthouse with a garden.

The place was spacious and quiet, filled with birdsong and blooming flowers. It was a secluded spot that was ideal for privacy.

“Mr. Rhys, you can stay here. If you need anything, just let me know,” the maid said. Her gaze was warm with a hint of admiration.

She had watched Dustin’s performance in the training ground earlier and knew he was an important guest brought in by Nathaniel. If she could catch his attention, it could completely turn her life around.

He waved her off and said, “Okay. You can go now. I don’t need anyone to attend to me.”

“Uh… but…” The maid hesitated.

“Don’t worry. I’ll explain it to Prince Nathaniel. You won’t be in any trouble,” Dustin reassured her.

“Mr. Rhys, please rest well. I’ll take my leave now,” she said.

Her voice was tinged with regret as she reluctantly turned to leave. She considered herself quite attractive. No matter who she interacted with, they always took a second glance at her.

At times, Nathaniel even relied on her beauty to win over influential officials. But today, she couldn’t help but notice that her charm seemed to have no effect on Dustin. He hadn’t even looked her way.

wonder if she had grown older or if

his room. He closed the door and pulled out the blueprints he kept with

he chose to review them again. He wanted to be

“Mr. Rhys…”

voice from outside his room

He had told the maid to leave earlier, so who was

dressed in a pastel pink dress, standing in front

skin and eyes that gleamed with

was

a visit. If I’ve been too forward, I

is mine, Ms. Thorns. Please come in,” Dustin

it mixed with her subtle perfume and gave

exceptionally skilled in martial arts. Seeing you in action today, it’s clear the rumors were true,”

the table and took a delicate sip of tea before continuing, “I don’t know much

the Beauty Ranking for your remarkable

her, he had

courtesan kept by

for her exceptional talents in music and art. Her beauty was said to

visited Nathaniel, he arranged for her to perform music to entertain them. But this was the first time he had ever sent her to someone. It seemed Nathaniel was willing to invest heavily this

me, Mr. Rhys,” she said. “I’m just trying to get by and doing what I can to make a living with some basic skills. But you’ve accomplished so much at

good way to clear my