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.

reality,” she continued. “You might have helped Ms. Nicholson when she was in trouble, but she has repaid you for everything

took a deep breath to suppress the emotions

busy. She doesn’t need to trouble

he laughed bitterly. “Is that so? Is divorce a trifling matter to her? She can’t even find the time to speak

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 eight million dollars. This is more than what you’ll be able to

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

her 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 that she’s allowing you to keep your dignity intact.

that. She didn’t even want to speak to him directly to divorce him. What kind of dignity was that? Moreover, if she really did appreciate their relationship, then why was she threatening

we have anything else to

to argue, Dustin stood up and made

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

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

“You’re finally here.”

saw the beautiful woman. They had been married for three years, during which they treated each other with care and respect. But

I

down. Her expression was

if you need your secretary to help you deal with your divorce,”

pleasant note. I’m sorry

a card on the

our relationship can

what you want. I’ll give you anything within my power,” Dahlia said

understood me. Let me rephrase my question. Are money

and looked out over the city. There was determination in her eyes when she said,

feed yourself for the rest of your life. Why

philosophy. You’ll never