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.

with this, but this 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 the last three

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

doesn’t need to trouble

divorce a trifling matter to her? She can’t even find the time to speak to

any longer.” Lyra pushed the divorce agreement toward him again. “Just sign here and you’ll get a car and a house

need it. I will sign the divorce

the table. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you. With all her power and resources, Ms. Nicholson can

to divorce him. What kind of dignity was that? Moreover, if

don’t think we have anything

argue, Dustin stood up and made

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

as white as snow, and her features were delicate. Her lofty aura

“You’re finally here.”

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

late, I was

Nicholson sat down. Her expression was as impassive as

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

Dahlia frowned slightly. However, she did not explain herself. Instead, she said, “Since you’re here, let’s get straight to the point. Let’s end this 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

placed a card on

relationship can be measured by money?” Dustin

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

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

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

earned enough to feed yourself for the rest of your life. Why do

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