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

Group and one of the Mighty Three of Swinton, Hunter acted

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

as he stepped out of the building, he saw two familiar figures walking toward him.

are you here?” Dustin

and Dahlia get divorced?” Florence

smile. “It’s not

intended to end his marriage on a pleasant

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

was stunned. What

her over the past three years. I’m pretty sure I’m never done anything to betray

was right to

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

three years ago, they wouldn’t

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

I don’t care whether you divorce my sister or not, but

What money?” Dustin

sister gave you eight million dollars as alimony!” James said

That’s my daughter’s money. You have no right to take it! Give it back!” Florence stretched out her

didn’t take any money

would pass on eight million dollars? Do you take

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

call Dahlia and ask her if you don’t believe me.” Dustin did not wish to explain himself any

Listen here. No matter how much you beg, I’m not letting you leave with a single cent of

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

Florence followed suit.

to do this?” Dustin

by the Nicholson family so soon

the

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

time, they didn’t find what