An Understated Dominance

“Ms. Nicholson, nice to meet you. How can I help you?” Dustin’s eyes widened when he saw Dahlia walking toward him, but his gaze turned cold in a moment.

“What a coincidence seeing you here.”

Dahlia choked back the speech she had prepared to explain herself and greeted Dustin stiffly. She did not believe it when her mother told her of Dustin’s new love interest. Who would have thought that it was true? Although they were divorced, Dahlia felt a little uncomfortable seeing her ex-husband being with another woman. There was an awkward and uneasy feeling in her heart.

“Mr. Rhys, is she a friend of yours?”

Natasha sized Dahlia up. According to her female intuition, she could detect a hint of hostility from this woman standing before them.

“She’s my ex-wife,” Dustin replied.

“Really?” Natasha raised her eyebrows and gave Dahlia a charming smile. “Hi, I’m Natasha Harmon. Nice to meet you.”

She stretched out her hand to shake Dahlia’s. Although her actions seemed friendly enough, the atmosphere around her was slightly intimidating.

“Nice to meet you, Ms. Harmon,” Dahlia answered politely.

Although she was usually very self-assured, she had to admit that the woman before her was stunning. Natasha was on par with her in looks, height, and conduct. Furthermore, Natasha’s figure was much more voluptuous than hers. Any man would be enamored by her!

“Dustin, when did you befriend Ms. Harmon? You’ve never introduced me!” Dahlia couldn’t help but ask.

“Were you ever interested in my friends?” Dustin replied sarcastically.

His sharp words rendered Dahlia speechless. She had never expected Dustin to be so direct. The atmosphere around the three of them grew tense.

with you?” Dahlia

retorted with a

about something private, let’s go elsewhere.” Dahlia turned to find a quiet corner but she realized Dustin didn’t move an inch. Her brows furrowed

talk about it here and now. I

you be so difficult?”

to make peace with him, but Dustin seemed to not be having any of it. He was being mean and talking down to her

of such a high rank, it is better for

Why are you being such a jerk?” Dahlia

seriously asking me?” Dustin stared back at

Dahlia couldn’t say a word in retaliation. Yes, she did initiate the divorce. However, there was no need

Dustin with another woman

despise me. Nevertheless, I don’t think I’ve made a mistake. Besides, I’ve

icy. It was not easy for her to reconcile with others, given her prideful

in the wrong?” Dustin could only

now. Having said that, you shouldn’t be flaunting your new partner in front of me if

divorced, you were already

my conscience is clear,” Dahlia retorted, her

that so?” Dustin smirked and pointed at Chris, who was walking toward them. “I

of them had been fooling around in bed. Now, they were even

her to claim that she was innocent! Dahlia frowned slightly, but she did not explain herself. First, there was nothing to explain. Second, Dustin wouldn’t

having a conversation just now. Why did you slip

corner of his eye, he noticed Natasha. Chris was astounded when

Natasha was like a burning flame. She could arouse the desires of men with her sultry gaze, without

diverted his gaze. He knew that it was unbecoming of a man to make his