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!”

Mighty Three of Swinton,

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

ding, the elevator doors opened. As soon as he stepped out of the building, he saw two familiar figures walking toward him.

are

Dahlia get divorced?” Florence

smile. “It’s not Dahlia’s fault, it’s

end his marriage on a pleasant note. However, hearing this, Florence

I know my daughter well. If

was stunned. What was

I’m pretty sure I’m never done

Florence snorted again. “My daughter was right to divorce you!

think you’re going

hadn’t helped the Nicholson family three years

far? So what if I am? Am I not speaking the

Suddenly, James stepped forward. “Listen 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

I know that my sister gave you eight million dollars

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

money from her,” Dustin

dollars? Do you take us as idiots?”

and give us the

Dahlia and ask her if you don’t believe me.”

much you beg, I’m not letting you leave with a single cent of ours!”

this. Let’s just search his pockets!” James said impatiently. He dove straight into Dustin’s

Florence followed suit.

to

hadn’t expected to be accosted by the Nicholson family so soon

spat on the ground

mouth. Who do you think you are?” As she spoke, she continued searching through Dustin’s

time, they didn’t find