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

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

doesn’t need to trouble

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

and a house as compensation. On top of that, you’ll also get

I will sign the

too far, Dustin!” Lyra slammed her 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

to divorce him. What kind of dignity was

we have anything else to talk about,

stood up

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

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 aura and curvaceous figure made her look like a goddess right out of

“You’re finally here.”

emotions when he saw the beautiful woman. They had been married for three years, during which they treated each other with care and respect. But this

sorry for being late, I was caught

Her expression was as impassive as

your secretary to help you deal

on a pleasant note. I’m sorry I have to do this to you, so you can have the car and the house, plus

she placed a card on

really think our relationship can be

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

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

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

to feed yourself for the rest of your life. Why

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