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!” Hunter smiled

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

I should have enough time,” Dustin

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

James, why are you

and Dahlia get divorced?” Florence did not waste

smile. “It’s not Dahlia’s fault, it’s

on a pleasant note. However, hearing this, Florence

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

was stunned. What

over the past three years. I’m pretty sure I’m never

backs?” Florence snorted again. “My daughter was right to divorce you! Look

don’t you think you’re going too

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

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

enough, Mom, 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

money?” Dustin was

that my sister gave you eight

to take it!

take any money from her,”

pass on eight million dollars? Do you take us as idiots?” James did not

and give us the

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

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

dense for this. Let’s just search his pockets!” James said impatiently. He

Florence followed suit.

do you have to do this?”

by the Nicholson family so soon after the divorce. They were

spat on the

Watch your mouth. Who do you think

time, they didn’t find what