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.

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

the president of the Swinton Group and one of the Mighty

five to go. I should have enough time,” Dustin muttered to himself. His mood was

as he stepped out of the building, he saw two familiar

James, why are

divorced?” Florence did

her a forced smile. “It’s

his marriage on a

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

was stunned. What was

years. I’m pretty sure

knows what you’ve done behind our backs?” Florence snorted again. “My daughter was right to divorce you! Look at

you think you’re going

helped the Nicholson family three years ago, they wouldn’t

I am? Am I not speaking the truth?”

wasting time with him.” Suddenly, James stepped forward. “Listen here, Rhys. I don’t care whether you divorce my sister

money?”

that my sister gave you eight million

my daughter’s money. You have no right to take it! Give it back!” Florence stretched

didn’t take any money from

Who would pass on eight million dollars? Do you take us as idiots?” James did

us the money. Don’t make me

can call Dahlia and ask her if you don’t believe

No matter how much you beg, I’m not letting you leave with a single cent

for this. Let’s just search his pockets!” James

Florence followed suit.

to do this?” Dustin

to be accosted by the Nicholson family so

spat on the

do you think you are?” As she spoke, she continued searching through

time, they didn’t find