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.

Ms. Nicholson when she was in trouble, but she has repaid you for everything you’ve done for her

our marriage just a business deal to her, then?” Dustin took a deep breath to suppress the emotions within. “If she wants to divorce me, let

very busy. She doesn’t need to trouble herself

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

car and a house as compensation. On

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

say I didn’t warn you. With all her power and resources, Ms. Nicholson can divorce you easily. It’s

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

don’t think we have anything else to

stood up

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

curvy woman in a long black dress walked in. Her skin was as white as snow, and her features were delicate. Her lofty aura and curvaceous figure made her look like a goddess right out

“You’re finally here.”

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

late, I was caught

Nicholson sat down. Her expression was as impassive as

secretary to

“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 car

a card on

can be measured by money?”

That’s alright. Let me know what you want.

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

to the windows and looked out over the city. There was

feed yourself for the rest of your life. Why do

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