An Understated Dominance

The hall where the event was held had become lively. On the stage, a group of dancers dressed in vintage clothing danced to classical music. Every facial expression and move was full of charm and grace, leaving a lingering impression in the audience’s mind.

Below the stage sat a crowd of well-dressed celebrities. While some clinked their glasses and chatted, others quietly enjoyed the performance. Dustin had found an empty seat and sat down, sipping on a glass of juice as he watched the show.

“Yo, Rhys! Didn’t think you would actually sneak in here!”

Suddenly, a discordant voice disrupted Dustin’s moment of peace. Glancing over at the source, Dusin spotted Chris and Dahlia together with the secretary.

“Hmph, what an unlucky day. Why are you everywhere?” Lyra huffed in annoyance.

Dahlia didn’t say a word. She threw a cold glance at Dustin and went to take a seat in the front row.

“Hey, the charity auction is starting soon. Can you even afford to participate? Why are you sitting here?” Chris jeered.

“Who says I can’t sit here because I can’t afford it?” retorted Dustin.

“That’s the rule! How can a sucker like you sit with us?” Chris said with a contemptuous look.

“Are you deaf? Get up now!” Lyra kicked the chair Dustin was sitting in.

“What happens if I don’t?” Dustin looked up at him.

“I’ll call the guards to kick you out!” threatened Lyra.

“Go ahead and try,” Dustin responded with an unbothered expression.

Just as Lyra wanted to raise her hand

out.

“But…” Lyra frowned.

own business,”

“Hmph, consider yourself lucky.”

glared at Dustin and left it at that. At this moment, her phone rang. After answering the call, her expression froze and the arrogance on her face

Dahlia asked upon sensing

just received a tip-off that the Harmon family wants to remove the Jackson Group from the

the news. “Are you sure the tip

My friend overheard it at

she’d expended great effort in getting the Jackson Group on the candidate list. Not only were large sums of money involved but she even

they passed the preliminary screening and got on the list, she could effortlessly secure the position of the Harmon family’s partner as long as she met with the Steel Lady

that they would get removed at the very last minute? It was so sudden that Dahlia couldn’t comprehend what had

it on the candidate list, all of our hard work will be in vain!” Lyra lamented

furrowed

the Jackson Group had grown quickly over the years, it lacked a solid foundation. Hence, if they could join the Harmon family’s business venture, they would have sure backing. Dahlia was so close to tasting success, yet everything

then, a manager from the Harmon family walked up to Dustin’s side and handed him a folder.

“Hmm?”

Dahlia and the Jackson Group’s information. Natasha was indirectly making

hell

on purpose. She wanted the power in

Dustin chose not to remove them. Although they were divorced, their relationship wasn’t as bad as to require revenge. Besides, they had been married for three years. One way or another, he genuinely hoped that Dahlia would do

you sure about your

help asking because he knew that Natasha wasn’t