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.

she was in trouble, but she has repaid you for everything you’ve done

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

Nicholson is very busy. She doesn’t need

Dustin was stunned. Then he laughed bitterly. “Is that so? Is divorce a trifling matter to her? She can’t even find the time to speak

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. This is more than what you’ll be able to

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

all her power and resources, Ms. Nicholson can divorce you easily. It’s only because she appreciates her past

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

think we have anything else

stood up and made to

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

Her skin was as white as snow,

“You’re finally here.”

saw the beautiful woman. They had been married for three years, during which they treated each other

sorry for being late, I was caught up with something

down. Her expression was

are busy, if you need your secretary to help you deal with your divorce,”

pleasant note. I’m sorry I have to do this to you, so you

a card on

think our relationship can be measured

That’s alright. Let me know what you want. I’ll give you anything within my power,”

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

out over the city. There was determination in her eyes when she said, “To me, yes, they’re very

yourself for the rest of your

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