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.

send someone to pick you

of the Mighty Three of Swinton,

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

As soon as he stepped out of the building, he saw two familiar figures walking toward him. It was Dahlia’s mother, Florence Franklin, and

are

and Dahlia get divorced?” Florence

smile. “It’s not Dahlia’s fault, it’s mine. Don’t

end his marriage on a pleasant note.

know my daughter well. If you hadn’t done

What was

how I’ve treated her over the past three years. I’m pretty sure I’m never done anything

was right to divorce you! Look at yourself. She’s

you’re going

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

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

stop wasting time with him.” Suddenly, James stepped forward. “Listen here, Rhys. I don’t care whether you divorce my sister or not, but you’re giving me all

money?” Dustin was

feigning ignorance! I know that my sister gave you eight

my daughter’s money. You have no right to take it!

any money

pass on eight million dollars? Do you take us

give us the money.

don’t believe me.” Dustin did

Are you threatening us? Listen here. No matter how much you beg, I’m not letting you leave

search his pockets!” James said impatiently. He dove straight

Florence followed suit.

to do

the Nicholson family

the ground

think you are?” As she spoke, she continued searching through Dustin’s

time, they didn’t find what they