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.

you?” Dahlia tried after a few seconds of

what?” Dustin retorted with a

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 don’t want another misunderstanding,”

so difficult?”

not be having any of it. He

a high rank, it is better for us

being such a jerk?”

Dustin stared back

say a word in retaliation. Yes, she did initiate the divorce. However, there was no need to keep

to calm herself down, Dahlia could feel resentment rising within her. Seeing Dustin with another woman triggered her frustration and anger. These feelings became more and more intense as

me. Nevertheless, I don’t think I’ve made a mistake. Besides, I’ve given you many chances to redeem

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

you mean that I’m still in the wrong?” Dustin could

now. Having said that, you shouldn’t be flaunting your new partner in front of me if you have any respect for me as your ex-wife!” Dahlia

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

innocent and my conscience is

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

them had been fooling around in bed. Now, they

but she did not explain herself. First, there was nothing to explain. Second, Dustin wouldn’t

now. Why did you slip away?” Chris said to

Chris was astounded when he saw her

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

unbecoming of a man to make his intentions known so early, especially