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.

I have a word with you?” Dahlia

retorted with a poker

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

about it here and now. I don’t want another

you be so difficult?”

be having any of it. He was being mean and talking down to her in

divorced. Since your status is of such a high rank, it is better for us to not be seen together. I would only embarrass you.” Dustin

being such

Dustin stared back at her.

Yes, she did initiate the divorce.

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

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

her to reconcile with others, given her prideful nature. Moreover, Dustin threw it in her

that I’m still in the wrong?”

in the mood to argue with you as we are irrelevant now. Having said that, you shouldn’t be flaunting your new partner in

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

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

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

around in bed. Now, they were even

slightly, but she did not explain herself. First, there was nothing to explain. Second, Dustin

a conversation just now. Why did you slip

of his eye, he noticed Natasha. Chris was astounded when he saw her alluring beauty. Desire burned in his eyes

seen such an extraordinary lady in his life. If Dahlia was like water, Natasha was like a burning flame. She could arouse the desires of men with her sultry gaze, without even moving a muscle. Natasha was

glances at Natasha, he quickly diverted his gaze. He knew that it was unbecoming of a man to make his