An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 1

“Dustin, here is the divorce agreement prepared by Ms. Nicholson. All you need to do is sign them.”

In the president’s office of the Quine Group, the secretary, Lyra Blaine, placed a piece of A4 paper on the table. A man sat opposite her, dressed in plain clothing.

“Divorce? What do you mean?”

Dustin Rhys was taken aback.

“Do you not understand what I’m saying? Your marriage with Ms. Nicholson is over. You’re not even on the same level anymore. Your existence is nothing but a smear on the president’s reputation!”

Lyra pulled no punches as she spoke.

“A smear on her reputation?” Dustin frowned. “Is that how she thinks of me?”

Back when they first got married, the Nicholson family was in ruinous debt. He was the one who helped them when they were at their lowest point. Now that they were rich, Dahlia Nicholson was ready to just kick him out.

“Something like that.” Lyra jerked her chin toward the magazine on the table. A photo of a beautiful woman was printed on the front page. “Look at the headline on this magazine, Dustin. Ms. Nicholson’s net worth has hit one billion in the course of just three years, a feat no short of a miracle. She’s now the most desired woman in Swinton! With all this, she’s destined for greatness. But you, you’re just a regular joe. You don’t deserve her at all. I hope that you’ll see some sense and do the right thing.”

When Dustin remained silent, Lyra frowned.

in trouble, but she has repaid you for

marriage just a business deal to her, then?” Dustin took a deep breath to suppress the emotions

busy. She doesn’t need to

a trifling matter to her? She can’t even find the time to speak to me. Truly, she’s that

agreement toward him again. “Just sign here and you’ll get a car and a house as compensation. On top of that, you’ll also get

is a lot, but…I don’t need it. I will sign the divorce papers

hand on the table. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you. With all her power and resources, Ms. Nicholson can divorce you easily. It’s only because she appreciates her past relationship with you

a little amused by that. She didn’t even want to speak to him directly to divorce him. What

don’t think we have anything else to

argue, Dustin stood up and

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

in a long black dress walked in. Her skin was as white as snow,

“You’re finally here.”

married for three years, during which they treated each other with care and respect. But this was how it ended. He still didn’t

I was caught up with

expression was

your secretary to help you deal

here, let’s get straight to the point. Let’s end this on a pleasant note. I’m sorry I have to do this to you, so you can have the car and the house, plus eight million

that, she placed a card

think our relationship can be measured by money?”

know what you want. I’ll

think you understood me. Let me rephrase my question. Are money and power that important to you?” Dustin was truly

to the windows and looked out over the city. There was

enough to feed yourself for the rest

never understand what I really want.” Dahlia shook her head