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.

I’ll send someone to pick you up immediately!” Hunter smiled

one of the Mighty Three of Swinton, Hunter acted exceptionally timid

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

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

why are you

and Dahlia get divorced?” Florence

her a forced smile. “It’s not

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

it’s your problem. I know my daughter well. If you hadn’t done

was stunned. What was this? Victim

three years. I’m pretty sure I’m never done anything

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

don’t you think you’re going too far?” Dustin

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

Am I not speaking the truth?” Florence

care whether you divorce my sister or not, but

What money?” Dustin

that my sister gave you

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

money from her,” Dustin

on eight million dollars? Do you take us as

be tactful and give us the money. Don’t make me angry!” Florence

ask her if you don’t believe me.” Dustin

here. No matter how much you beg,

Let’s just search his pockets!”

Florence followed suit.

you have to do this?”

Nicholson family so soon after the divorce. They

spat on the

Who do you think you are?”

find what they wanted from his