An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Dustin, here is the divorce agreement prepared by Ms. Nicholson. All you need to do is sign them.”

In the president’s office of the Quine Group, the secretary, Lyra Blaine, placed a piece of A4 paper on the table. A man sat opposite her, dressed in plain clothing.

“Divorce? What do you mean?”

Dustin Rhys was taken aback.

“Do you not understand what I’m saying? Your marriage with Ms. Nicholson is over. You’re not even on the same level anymore. Your existence is nothing but a smear on the president’s reputation!”

Lyra pulled no punches as she spoke.

“A smear on her reputation?” Dustin frowned. “Is that how she thinks of me?”

Back when they first got married, the Nicholson family was in ruinous debt. He was the one who helped them when they were at their lowest point. Now that they were rich, Dahlia Nicholson was ready to just kick him out.

“Something like that.” Lyra jerked her chin toward the magazine on the table. A photo of a beautiful woman was printed on the front page. “Look at the headline on this magazine, Dustin. Ms. Nicholson’s net worth has hit one billion in the course of just three years, a feat no short of a miracle. She’s now the most desired woman in Swinton! With all this, she’s destined for greatness. But you, you’re just a regular joe. You don’t deserve her at all. I hope that you’ll see some sense and do the right thing.”

When Dustin remained silent, Lyra frowned.

“I know you’re not happy with this, but this is reality,” she continued. “You might have helped Ms. Nicholson when she was in trouble, but she has repaid you for everything you’ve done for her over the last three years. In fact, you’re the one who owes her now!”

“Is our marriage just a business deal to her, then?” Dustin took a deep breath to suppress the emotions within. “If she wants to divorce me, let her speak to me herself.”

“Ms. Nicholson is very busy. She doesn’t need to trouble herself with such trifling matters.”

divorce a trifling matter to her?

“Just sign here and you’ll get a car and a house as compensation. On top

a lot, but…I don’t need it. I will sign the divorce papers if she comes personally. Otherwise, I won’t sign anything,” Duston said

on the table. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you. With all her power and resources, Ms. Nicholson can divorce you easily. It’s only because she

speak to him directly to divorce him. What kind of dignity was that? Moreover, if she really did appreciate

we have anything

stood up

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

her cool, a curvy woman in a long black dress walked in. Her skin was as white

“You’re finally here.”

three years, during which they treated each other with care and respect. But this was how it ended. He

late, I was

expression was as impassive as

need your secretary

straight to the point. Let’s end this on a pleasant note. I’m sorry I have to do

that, she placed a card on

you really think our relationship can be measured by money?” Dustin

little? That’s alright. Let me know what you want. I’ll give you anything within

me. Let me rephrase my question. Are money and power that important to you?” Dustin

went over to the windows and looked out over the city. There was

enough to feed yourself for the rest of your life. Why

in philosophy. You’ll never understand what I

power; they were also incompatible in their principles. Most

I know what you’re thinking?” Dustin laughed bitterly. “All I know is to cook for you when you’re hungry, prepare your coat when it’s cold out, and carry

Dahlia’s expression held complicated emotions, but it was soon

Dustin nodded without any emotion. “I heard that you’ve been close with the heir of the Nolan family. Is it

deny it when she gave it a second thought. In the end,