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 the last three years. In fact, you’re the one

took a deep breath to suppress the emotions within. “If she wants to divorce me,

busy. She doesn’t need to trouble herself with

“Is that so? Is divorce a trifling matter to

divorce agreement toward him again. “Just sign here and you’ll get a car and a house as compensation. On top of that,

a lot, but…I don’t need it. I will sign the divorce papers if she comes personally. Otherwise, I won’t sign anything,” Duston said

Ms. Nicholson can divorce you easily. It’s only because she

that. She didn’t even want to speak to him directly to divorce him. What kind of dignity was that? Moreover, if she really

have anything else to

to argue, Dustin stood up

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

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

“You’re finally here.”

They had been married for three years, during which they treated each other with care

for being late, I was caught up

Nicholson sat down. Her expression was as

secretary to

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 car and

that, she placed a card on

can be measured

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

question. Are money and power that important to

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

yourself for the rest of

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