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 muttered to himself. His mood was lifted a little by

a ding, the elevator 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 her brother,

are you

Dahlia get divorced?” Florence

did.” Dustin gave her a forced smile. “It’s not Dahlia’s fault, it’s mine.

intended to end his marriage on a pleasant note. However,

know my daughter well. If you hadn’t

was stunned. What

past three years. I’m pretty sure I’m never done anything to betray

snorted again. “My daughter was right to divorce you! Look

think you’re going too far?”

years ago, they wouldn’t be where they

I am? Am I not speaking the truth?”

“Listen here, Rhys. I don’t care whether you divorce my sister or not, but

money?” Dustin

know that my sister gave you

right to take it!

take any money

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

give us

don’t believe me.”

No matter how much you beg, I’m not letting you leave with a single cent of

his pockets!” James

Florence followed suit.

have to do this?”

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

on the ground in

Watch your mouth. Who do you think you are?” As she

find what

hell, did he really not take any of the