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.

this is reality,” she continued. “You might have helped Ms. Nicholson when she was in trouble, but she

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

very busy. She doesn’t need to trouble herself with such

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

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

don’t need it. I will sign the divorce papers if she comes personally. Otherwise, I won’t sign anything,”

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

him directly to divorce him. What kind of dignity was that? Moreover,

think we have anything else to talk about,

to argue, Dustin stood up and

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

about to 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

“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 it ended. He still didn’t know what

I was caught

down. Her expression was as impassive

secretary to help you deal with your

pleasant note. I’m sorry I have to do this to you,

placed a

really think our relationship can

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

question. Are money and power that important to you?” Dustin was

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

the rest

in philosophy. You’ll never understand what I