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.

enough time,” Dustin muttered to himself. His mood was

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

James, why are you here?”

divorced?” Florence did

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

on a pleasant note. However, hearing this,

If you hadn’t done anything wrong, why would she

stunned. What

I’m pretty sure I’m never done anything to betray Dahlia’s trust in me,”

what you’ve done behind our backs?” Florence snorted again. “My daughter was right to divorce you! Look at yourself. She’s clearly out

don’t you think you’re going too

three years ago, they wouldn’t

I not

I don’t care whether you divorce

What money?” Dustin was

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

daughter’s money. You have no right to take it! Give it back!” Florence stretched out

take any money from

dollars? Do you take us as

and give us the money. Don’t make

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

us? Listen here. No matter how much you beg, I’m not

for this. Let’s just search his pockets!” James said impatiently. He dove straight into Dustin’s

Florence followed suit.

to do this?” Dustin

by the Nicholson family so soon after

on the ground in

Who do you think you are?” As

didn’t find what they wanted

he really not take