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?” Dahlia

retorted with

Dahlia turned to find a quiet corner but she realized Dustin didn’t move an inch. Her brows

here and now. I don’t want another misunderstanding,” Dustin

so difficult?” Dahlia

Dustin seemed to not be having any of it. He was being mean and talking

such a high rank, it is better for us to not be seen together. I

don’t understand. Why are you being such a

asking me?” Dustin stared back at

Yes, she did initiate the

down, Dahlia could feel resentment rising within her. Seeing Dustin with another

I’ve made a mistake. Besides, I’ve given you many chances

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

I’m still in the wrong?” Dustin

be flaunting your new partner in front of me if you have any respect for me

laughed harder. “How about Chris, then? Even before we got divorced, you were

whether you believe me, I’m innocent and my conscience is clear,” Dahlia retorted, her head held

Chris, who was walking toward them. “I would like to have a

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

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 believe

we were having a conversation just now. Why did you slip away?”

of his eye, he noticed Natasha. Chris was astounded when he saw her alluring

was like water, Natasha was like a burning flame. She could arouse the desires of men with her

man to make his intentions known so early,