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 has repaid you

to suppress the emotions within. “If she wants

She doesn’t need

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

don’t delay this any longer.” Lyra pushed the divorce agreement toward him again. “Just sign here and you’ll get a car and a house as compensation. On top of that, you’ll also get eight million dollars.

it. I will sign the divorce

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 relationship with you that she’s

him.

think we have anything else to talk about,

to argue, Dustin stood

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

long black dress walked in. Her skin was as white as snow, and her features were delicate. Her lofty aura and curvaceous figure

“You’re finally here.”

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 was how it

being late, I

Her expression was as impassive as

need your secretary

here, let’s get straight to the point. Let’s end this on a pleasant note. I’m

she placed a card

think our relationship can

little? That’s alright. Let me know what you want. I’ll give you anything within

think you understood me. Let me rephrase my question. Are money and power

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

to feed yourself for the rest of

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