An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 2

In the elevator, Dustin stared at the crystal necklace dejectedly. Even though he had expected it, he was still sad that his marriage had ended just like that. He had once thought that happiness was simple: meals on the table, cheerful days, and simple pleasures. Now, he found out that normalcy was a sin. It was time to awaken from this prolonged daydream.

Suddenly, his phone rang, breaking him out of his trance. When he picked up the phone, a familiar voice came from the other end.

“Mr. Rhys, I’m Hunter Anderson from the Swinton Group. I heard that today your wedding anniversary with Ms. Nicholson, so I’ve prepared a gift for you. I’m just wondering if you have any time today?”

“Thank you for your kindness, but I’m afraid we won’t be needing the gift,” Dustin said.

“Why?”

Hunter was taken aback. He could sense something wrong.

“Is there anything else you’d like to talk about, Mr. Anderson?”

“Actually, yes, there is.” Hunter cleared his throat awkwardly. “I’ve got a friend who contracted a strange illness. He’s seen a lot of doctors, but none of them could do anything about it. I was hoping that you could help.”

“Mr. Anderson, you know my rules.”

“Of course I do! I’m sincere in my request. My friend owns some canscora, which I remember you were looking for. I’m sure he’ll be willing to part with it if you help him,” Hunter said.

“Is this true?” Dustin asked seriously.

“Yes, it is!”

“Alright, if that’s so, then I’ll be willing to take a look.” Dustin immediately agreed to the request.

He wasn’t interested in money or jewels, but rather some rare herbs and plants, as he needed them to save lives.

to pick you up immediately!” Hunter smiled

president of the Swinton Group and one of the Mighty Three of Swinton, Hunter acted exceptionally timid

go. I should have enough time,” Dustin muttered to himself.

of the building, he saw two familiar figures

are you here?” Dustin

divorced?” Florence

her a forced smile. “It’s not

intended to end his marriage on a

well. If you hadn’t done anything wrong, why would she

was stunned. What was

the past three years. I’m pretty sure I’m never done anything to betray Dahlia’s trust in me,”

knows what you’ve done behind our backs?” Florence snorted again. “My daughter was

don’t you think you’re going

he hadn’t helped the Nicholson family three years ago, they wouldn’t be where they were

I not speaking the truth?” Florence crossed

“Listen here, Rhys. I don’t care whether you divorce my sister

What money?” Dustin was

my sister gave you eight million dollars as alimony!” James

right to take it! Give it back!” Florence stretched out her hand in

any money from

you take us as idiots?” James

better be tactful and give us the money. Don’t

don’t believe me.” Dustin did not wish to explain

Are you threatening us? Listen here. No matter how much you beg, I’m not letting you leave with a single cent of ours!”

for this. Let’s just search his pockets!” James said impatiently. He dove straight into Dustin’s

Florence followed suit.

do you have to do this?”

expected to be accosted by the Nicholson family so soon after the divorce.

spat on the

your mouth. Who do you think you are?” As

find