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.

she was in trouble, but she has repaid you for

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

busy. She doesn’t need to

a trifling matter to her? She can’t even find the time to speak to

pushed the divorce 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

sign the divorce papers if

go too far, Dustin!” Lyra slammed 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.

even want to speak to him directly to divorce him. What kind of dignity was that? Moreover, if she

have anything else to

stood

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

lose her cool, a curvy woman in a long black dress walked in. Her skin was as white as snow, and her features were delicate. Her lofty aura and curvaceous figure made

“You’re finally here.”

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

late, I

Nicholson sat down. Her expression was as

if you need your secretary to help you deal

end this on a pleasant note. I’m sorry I have

that, she placed a

our relationship can be measured by money?”

alright. Let me know what you want.

don’t think you understood me. Let me rephrase my question. Are money and power

There was determination in her eyes when she said, “To me, yes,

yourself for the rest of your life.

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