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.

was in trouble, but she has repaid you

a deep breath to suppress the emotions within. “If she wants to

busy. She doesn’t need to trouble herself

was stunned. Then he laughed bitterly. “Is that so? Is divorce a trifling matter to her? She can’t

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. This is more than what

I will sign the divorce papers

warn you. With all her power and resources, Ms. Nicholson can divorce you easily.

him.

we have anything else to talk about,

stood up and made

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

woman in a long black dress walked in. Her skin was as white

“You’re finally here.”

emotions when he saw the beautiful woman. They had been married for three years, during which they treated

for being late, I was caught up with something

Her expression was

busy, if you need your secretary to

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

that, she placed a card on

you really think our relationship can be

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

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

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

yourself for the rest

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