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.

to go. I should have enough time,” Dustin muttered to himself. His mood was lifted a little

doors opened. As soon as he stepped out of the building, he saw two familiar figures walking toward him. It was Dahlia’s mother, Florence Franklin, and

James, why are you here?”

Dahlia get divorced?” Florence did not waste any

did.” Dustin gave her a forced smile. “It’s not Dahlia’s

marriage on a

daughter well. If you hadn’t done

What

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

daughter was right to divorce you! Look

think you’re going too far?” Dustin

the Nicholson family three years ago, they wouldn’t

am? Am I not speaking the truth?”

here, Rhys. I don’t care whether you divorce my sister or not, but you’re giving me all the money you

What money?” Dustin

gave you eight million

You have no right to take it!

money from

Who would pass on eight million dollars? Do you take us as idiots?”

you’d better be tactful and give us the money. Don’t make me angry!” Florence

Dahlia and ask her if you don’t believe me.” Dustin

beg, I’m

too dense for this. Let’s just search his

Florence followed suit.

do you have to do this?”

be accosted by the Nicholson family so soon after the divorce. They

the ground

do you think

some time, they didn’t find what

not take any of the money?” James said,