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.

“You might have helped Ms. Nicholson when she was in trouble, but she has repaid you for everything you’ve done for her over the last three years. In

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

need to trouble herself

bitterly. “Is that so? Is divorce a trifling matter

don’t delay this any longer.” Lyra 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 earn in your

need it. I will sign the divorce papers if she comes personally.

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. Don’t

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

anything else to talk

Dustin stood

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

skin was as white as snow, and her features were delicate. Her lofty aura and curvaceous figure

“You’re finally here.”

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

being late, I was caught up with

Nicholson sat down. Her expression was as impassive

need your secretary to help you deal with your

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 have the

that, she placed a card

can be measured by money?” Dustin

That’s alright. Let me know what you want. I’ll give you anything within my

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

windows and looked out over the city. There was determination in her eyes when she said, “To me, yes, they’re very

enough to feed yourself for the rest of your life.

that’s where you and I diverge in philosophy. You’ll never understand what I really want.” Dahlia