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.

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 her over

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

Nicholson is very busy. She doesn’t need

“Is that so? Is divorce a trifling matter to her? She can’t

and a house as compensation. On top of that, you’ll also get eight million dollars. This is more than what you’ll be able to earn in

but…I don’t need it. I will sign the

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

him. What kind of dignity was that? Moreover,

think we have anything else to talk

to argue, Dustin stood up and made to

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

was about to lose her cool, a curvy woman in a long black dress walked in. Her skin was as white as snow, and

“You’re finally here.”

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

I was caught up

expression was

secretary to help you deal with your divorce,”

let’s get straight to the point. Let’s end this on a pleasant note. I’m sorry I have to do this

that, she placed a card on

think our relationship can be measured by money?”

me know what you want. I’ll give you

my question. Are money and power that important

over the city. There was determination in her eyes when she

for the rest of your life.

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