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.

a word with you?” Dahlia tried after

what?” Dustin retorted

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

and now. I

so difficult?”

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

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

don’t understand. Why are you being such a jerk?” Dahlia

stared back at

retaliation. Yes, she did initiate the divorce. However, there was

struggle 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 their

think I’ve made a

for her to reconcile with others, given her prideful

I’m still in the

flaunting

divorced, you were already having an

whether you believe me, I’m innocent and my

them. “I would like to have a look at that

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

slightly, but she did not explain herself. First, there

did you slip away?”

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

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

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 was extremely