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.

someone to pick you up immediately!”

of the Swinton Group and one of the Mighty

I should have enough time,” Dustin muttered to himself. His mood was lifted a little by

the elevator doors opened. As soon as he stepped out of the building, he saw

why are you here?”

Dahlia get divorced?” Florence

did.” Dustin gave her a forced smile. “It’s not Dahlia’s fault, it’s mine.

a pleasant note. However, hearing this, Florence snorted

problem. I know my daughter well. If you hadn’t done anything wrong, why would she divorce

was stunned. What was

her over the past three years. I’m pretty sure I’m never done anything to betray Dahlia’s trust

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

think you’re going too far?”

hadn’t helped the Nicholson family three years ago,

I am? Am I not speaking the truth?” Florence

here, Rhys. I don’t care whether you divorce my sister or not, but you’re giving me all the money you got from

money?” Dustin was

that my sister gave you eight million dollars as

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

take any money from her,” Dustin

you

you’d better be tactful and give us

if you don’t believe me.” Dustin did not

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

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

Florence followed suit.

do you have to do this?” Dustin

expected to be accosted by the Nicholson family so soon

spat on the ground in

do you think

they didn’t find