An Understated Dominance

In the elevator, Dustin stared at the crystal necklace dejectedly. Even though he had expected it, he was still sad that his marriage had ended just like that. He had once thought that happiness was simple: meals on the table, cheerful days, and simple pleasures. Now, he found out that normalcy was a sin. It was time to awaken from this prolonged daydream.

Suddenly, his phone rang, breaking him out of his trance. When he picked up the phone, a familiar voice came from the other end.

“Mr. Rhys, I’m Hunter Anderson from the Swinton Group. I heard that today your wedding anniversary with Ms. Nicholson, so I’ve prepared a gift for you. I’m just wondering if you have any time today?”

“Thank you for your kindness, but I’m afraid we won’t be needing the gift,” Dustin said.

“Why?”

Hunter was taken aback. He could sense something wrong.

“Is there anything else you’d like to talk about, Mr. Anderson?”

“Actually, yes, there is.” Hunter cleared his throat awkwardly. “I’ve got a friend who contracted a strange illness. He’s seen a lot of doctors, but none of them could do anything about it. I was hoping that you could help.”

“Mr. Anderson, you know my rules.”

“Of course I do! I’m sincere in my request. My friend owns some canscora, which I remember you were looking for. I’m sure he’ll be willing to part with it if you help him,” Hunter said.

“Is this true?” Dustin asked seriously.

“Yes, it is!”

“Alright, if that’s so, then I’ll be willing to take a look.” Dustin immediately agreed to the request.

He wasn’t interested in money or jewels, but rather some rare herbs and plants, as he needed them to save lives.

“Thank you, Mr. Rhys! I’ll send someone to pick you up immediately!” Hunter smiled in relief.

As the president of the Swinton Group and one of the Mighty Three of Swinton, Hunter acted exceptionally timid in front of Dustin.

Dustin

elevator doors opened. As soon as he stepped out of the building, he saw two familiar figures walking

why are you

Dahlia get divorced?” Florence did not

smile. “It’s not Dahlia’s fault, it’s mine.

to end his marriage on a

I know my daughter well. If you

was stunned. What

treated her over the past three years. I’m pretty sure I’m never done anything to betray Dahlia’s trust in

was right to divorce you! Look at yourself. She’s

you think you’re going

hadn’t helped the Nicholson family three years

I not

Rhys. I don’t care whether you

money?”

feigning ignorance! I know that my sister gave you eight million dollars as alimony!” James

to take it! Give it back!” Florence stretched out her

take any money from her,”

dollars? Do you take us as idiots?” James did not

us the money. Don’t make me angry!” Florence

her if you don’t believe me.” Dustin did not wish to explain himself

beg, I’m not letting

he’s too dense for this. Let’s just search his pockets!” James said

Florence followed suit.

to do this?”

accosted by the Nicholson family so soon after the

spat on the

are you calling Mom? Watch your mouth. Who do you think you are?” As she spoke, she continued

some time, they didn’t find what they

hell, did he really not take any of the