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.

you, Mr. Rhys! I’ll send someone to pick you up

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

time,” Dustin muttered to himself. His mood

of the building, he saw two familiar figures walking toward him. It was Dahlia’s mother,

why are

Dahlia get divorced?”

her a forced smile. “It’s not

a pleasant note.

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

What

you know how I’ve treated her over the past three years. I’m pretty sure I’m never done anything to betray Dahlia’s

again. “My daughter was right to divorce you! Look at yourself. She’s clearly

don’t you think you’re going too far?”

years ago, they

So what if I am? Am I not speaking the truth?” Florence crossed

Rhys. I don’t care

money?” Dustin was

sister gave you eight million dollars as alimony!”

You have no right to take it! Give

money from

you take us as idiots?” James did not

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

don’t believe

us? Listen here. No matter how much you beg, I’m not letting you leave with a single cent

he’s too dense for this. Let’s just search his pockets!”

Florence followed suit.

have to do

hadn’t expected to be accosted by the Nicholson family

the ground in

are you calling Mom? Watch your mouth. Who do you think you are?” As she spoke, she continued

some time, they didn’t find what they

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