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.

not happy with this, but this is reality,” she continued. “You might have helped Ms. Nicholson when she was in trouble, but she has repaid you for everything you’ve done for

to suppress the emotions

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

that so? Is divorce a trifling matter to her? She can’t even find the time

a car and a house as compensation. On top of that, you’ll also get eight million dollars. This is more

sign the

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

Dustin was a little amused by 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

we have anything else to talk about,

argue, Dustin stood up

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

Lyra 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.”

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

being late, I was caught up with something

sat down. Her expression was as

certainly are busy, if you need your secretary

frowned 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

a card on the

really think our relationship can be measured by money?”

want. I’ll give you

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

went over to the windows and looked out over the city. There was determination in

to feed yourself for the rest

You’ll never understand what I really want.” Dahlia shook her head in