An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 1

“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.

“You might have helped Ms. Nicholson when she was in trouble, but she has repaid you for everything you’ve done

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,

Nicholson is very busy. She doesn’t need

that so? Is divorce a trifling matter to her? She can’t even find the time to

house as compensation. On top of that, you’ll also get eight million dollars. This is more than what you’ll be able to

is a lot, but…I don’t need it. I will sign the divorce papers if

far, Dustin!” Lyra slammed her hand on the table. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you. With all her power and resources, Ms. Nicholson can

divorce him. What kind of dignity was that? Moreover, if she really did appreciate their relationship, then why was

we have anything else to talk

stood up and

“Dustin Rhys! You—”

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

“You’re finally here.”

when he saw the beautiful woman. They had been married for three years, during which they treated each other with care and respect. But this was how it ended. He still didn’t know what

sorry for being late, I was caught

Her expression was

if you need your secretary to help you deal with your divorce,”

this, Dahlia frowned slightly. However, she did not explain herself. Instead, she said, “Since you’re here, let’s get straight to the point. Let’s end this on a pleasant note. I’m sorry I have to do this

placed a card on

really think our relationship can

Let me know what you want. I’ll give

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

was determination in her eyes when she said,

for the rest of your life. Why do

and I diverge in philosophy. You’ll never understand what I really want.” Dahlia shook her head