An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 4

“Mom, take James to the hospital. I’ll deal with this.”

After a moment’s silence, Dahlia finally made her decision.

“Dahlia, you must defend your brother! Don’t let that bastard off so easily!” Florence said hatefully.

“Don’t worry, I know what I should do.”

Dahlia nodded, gesturing for two guards to send Florence and James to the hospital.

“What do you think, Lyra?”

Dahlia rubbed her temples. She felt a headache coming on.

“It’s obvious, isn’t it? It was Dustin who assaulted them first. The security guards were witnesses, so that can’t be a lie,” Lyra said.

“But my mother’s not exactly an honest person…” Dahlia began. She knew her mother and brother well. They were a hot-tempered and ruthless duo.

“Either way, it’s still wrong for him to throw the first punch!” Lyra said righteously. “Even if there was a misunderstanding, why couldn’t he talk it out? Moreover, it was James that he beat up. Your brother! He didn’t think of how you would feel when he attacked your family. This alone is proof that he’s not a good person!”

Dahlia’s frown deepened along with her doubts. Lyra was right. Even if her mother and brother were rude and unreasonable, there was no reason for Dustin to assault them physically, nor was there any reason for him to hurt James so badly. It would seem like her decision to divorce him was right.

“You can’t just let this go, Ms. Nicholson. You have to teach him a lesson!” Lyra said.

Hearing this, Dahlia became angry. She took out her phone and called Dustin. At the same time, Dustin was sitting in a silver Bentley and frowned when he saw the call coming in. Despite his reluctance, he still picked up the call.

“Dustin, I need an explanation!” Dahlia demanded.

“What explanation?”

“Did you hit my brother just now?”

“I did. But…”

he could finish, Dahlia interrupted

person! Are you taking revenge on my

what he had to say. After three years of marriage, she was treating

what you think of me? You knew that I hit your brother, but have you stopped to think why

he did, you still shouldn’t have hit him!”

it didn’t matter who

I’ll give you another chance. Go to the hospital right now

going to call the police on

really going to throw away

I did beat up your brother,

Dahlia’s retort was cut off

been good at hiding her true emotions. It was one of the reasons

you need me to arrange for someone

took a deep breath to quell

“But…”

about to say more

work on more

charity ball? Has that got anything to do with our

the Quine Group. If we do well at this ball, we could be the

make the arrangements right

…

on the bed. He looked pale, and his lips were dry and cracked. His breathing was weak as if he was close to

You’re finally here. These doctors

a ponytail ran up to them. She was the second daughter of the Harmon

There’s nothing else

then let someone

Rhys will take

“Mr. Rhys?”

on their faces. Dustin looked too young to be

kidding me, Natasha? This is Mr. Rhys?” Ruth looked shocked. “He looks about the