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.

have a word with you?”

Dustin retorted with

a quiet corner but she realized Dustin

and now. I don’t

so difficult?” Dahlia

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

a high rank, it is better for us to not be seen together. I would only embarrass you.”

are you being such a jerk?” Dahlia was getting

asking me?” Dustin stared back at her. “Wasn’t

she did initiate the

Dahlia could feel resentment rising within her. Seeing Dustin with another woman triggered her frustration and anger. These

I don’t think I’ve made

to reconcile with others, given her prideful nature. Moreover,

I’m still in the wrong?” Dustin could only

you shouldn’t be flaunting your new partner in front of me if you have

you were

me, I’m innocent and my conscience is clear,” Dahlia retorted,

them. “I would like to have a look at

bed. Now, they were

was innocent! Dahlia frowned slightly, but she did not explain herself. First, there was nothing to

a conversation just now. Why did you slip away?” Chris

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

an extraordinary lady in his life. If Dahlia was like water, Natasha was like a burning flame. She could arouse the desires

glances at Natasha, he quickly diverted his gaze. He knew that it was unbecoming of a man to make his intentions known so early, especially in the presence of such dazzling women. Making a first good impression