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?”

what?” Dustin retorted with a poker

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

about it here and now.

you be so difficult?”

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

is of such a high rank, it

being such a jerk?” Dahlia was

me?” Dustin stared

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

Dustin with another woman triggered her frustration and anger. These feelings became more and more intense

I know you despise me. Nevertheless, I don’t think I’ve made

with others, given her prideful

in the wrong?” Dustin could

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

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

my conscience is clear,” Dahlia retorted, her head held

that so?” Dustin smirked and pointed at Chris, who was walking toward them. “I would like to have a look at that

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

she

Why did you slip away?” Chris said to her with a

his eye, he noticed Natasha. Chris was astounded when

lady in his life. If Dahlia was like water, Natasha was like a burning flame. She could arouse the desires of men with her

at Natasha, 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 first good impression was extremely