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.

when she was in trouble, but she has repaid you for everything you’ve done for her over the last three years. In fact, you’re the one who owes

business deal to her, then?” Dustin took a deep breath to suppress the emotions within. “If she wants to divorce me,

doesn’t need

trifling matter

toward him again. “Just sign here and you’ll get a car and a house as compensation.

a lot, but…I don’t need it. I will sign the divorce papers if she comes personally. Otherwise,

Ms. Nicholson can divorce you easily. It’s only because she appreciates her

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

don’t think we have anything else

argue, Dustin stood

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

was about to lose her cool, a curvy woman in a long black dress walked in. Her skin was as white

“You’re finally here.”

years, during which they treated each other with care and respect. But this was

late, I was caught up with something

expression was

your secretary to help

slightly. However, she did not explain herself. Instead, she said, “Since you’re 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

placed a card

really think our relationship can

you want. I’ll give you anything

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

looked out over the city. There was determination in her

earned enough to feed yourself for the rest of your life. Why do

that’s where you and I diverge in philosophy. You’ll never