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.

in trouble, but she has repaid you for everything you’ve done for her over

a deep breath to suppress the

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

stunned. Then he laughed bitterly. “Is that so? Is divorce a trifling matter to her? She can’t even

Lyra pushed the divorce agreement toward him again. “Just sign here and you’ll get a car and a house as compensation.

is a lot, but…I don’t need it. I will sign the divorce papers

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

Dustin was a little amused by that. She didn’t even want to speak to him directly to divorce him.

anything else to talk about,

stood up and made to

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

woman in a long black dress walked in. Her skin was as white as

“You’re finally here.”

been married for three years, during which they treated

I

down. Her expression was

busy, if you need your secretary to help

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,

that, she placed a

think our relationship can be measured by

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

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

and looked out over the city. There was determination in her eyes when she said, “To me,

for the rest of your life. Why do

You’ll never understand what