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 up immediately!” Hunter

Swinton Group and one of the Mighty

time,” Dustin muttered to himself. His mood was lifted

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

are

and Dahlia get divorced?” Florence did

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

end his marriage on a pleasant note. However, hearing

course it’s your problem. I know my daughter well. If

stunned. What was

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

daughter was right to divorce you! Look at yourself. She’s clearly out of

think you’re going too

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

what if I am? Am I not

stepped forward. “Listen here, Rhys. I don’t care whether you divorce my

money?” Dustin

ignorance! I know that my sister gave you eight million dollars as alimony!” James

money. You have no right to take it! Give it back!” Florence stretched out her

any money from

Do you take us as idiots?” James did

be tactful and give us the money. Don’t make me

don’t believe me.” Dustin did

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

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

Florence followed suit.

to do this?”

Nicholson family so soon after the divorce. They

on the ground in

calling Mom? Watch your mouth. Who do you think you are?” As she spoke,

time, they didn’t find what they