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

retorted

quiet corner but she realized Dustin didn’t move an inch. Her brows furrowed

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

you be so

seemed to not be having any

it is better for us to not be seen together.

Why are you being such a jerk?” Dahlia was

Dustin stared

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

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

know you despise me. Nevertheless, I don’t think I’ve made a mistake. Besides, I’ve given you

was not easy for her to reconcile with others, given her prideful

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

Having said that, you shouldn’t be flaunting your new partner in front of me if you have

then? Even before we got divorced, you were already having an

innocent and my conscience

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

been fooling around in bed. Now,

was innocent! Dahlia frowned slightly, but she did

just now. Why did you slip

Chris was astounded when he saw her alluring beauty. Desire burned

water, Natasha was like a burning flame.

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