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.

Mr. Rhys! I’ll send someone to pick you up immediately!” Hunter

Group and one of the Mighty

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

of the building, he saw two familiar figures walking toward him. It was Dahlia’s mother,

why are

you and Dahlia get divorced?” Florence did not waste

her a forced smile. “It’s not Dahlia’s fault, it’s mine. Don’t

marriage on a pleasant note. However, hearing

my daughter well. If you hadn’t done anything

stunned. What was this?

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

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

think you’re going

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

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 giving me all the

What money?”

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

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

take any money from her,”

dollars? Do you take us as idiots?” James

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

ask her if you don’t believe me.”

how much you beg, I’m not

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

Florence followed suit.

do you have to do

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

the ground in

mouth. Who do you think

didn’t find