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.

this is reality,” she continued. “You might have helped Ms. Nicholson when she was in trouble, but she

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

doesn’t need

“Is that so? Is divorce a trifling matter to her? She can’t even find the time to speak to me. Truly, she’s that unattainable

get a car and a house as compensation. On top of that, you’ll also get eight million dollars. This is

don’t need it. I will sign the divorce papers if

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

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

have anything

Dustin stood up and

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

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 a

“You’re finally here.”

they treated each other with care and

late, I was caught up with something

down. Her expression was as impassive

busy, if you need your secretary to help

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

she placed a card on the

think our relationship can be measured by

alright. Let me know what you want.

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

was determination in her eyes when she said, “To me, yes,

earned enough to feed yourself for the rest

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