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.

me when you get humiliated!” Just as Lyra wanted to raise her hand and call for the

it out.

“But…” Lyra frowned.

business,” Dahlia simply

“Hmph, consider yourself lucky.”

at Dustin and left it at that. At this moment, her phone rang. After answering

Dahlia asked upon sensing something

received a tip-off that the

face fell at the news. “Are you

My friend overheard it at

awful. After all, she’d expended great effort in getting the Jackson Group on the candidate list.

could effortlessly secure the position of the Harmon family’s partner as long as she

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

make it on the candidate list, all of our hard work

me think…” Dahlia’s brows furrowed as she fell deep in

family’s partner, they would be able to elevate their social status while making extra profits. Although the Jackson Group had grown quickly over the years, it lacked a solid foundation. Hence, if they could

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

“Hmm?”

expression became a little strange. He was looking at documents consisting of Dahlia and the Jackson Group’s information. Natasha was indirectly making him choose to whether kick them

hell is

Needless to say, Natasha was doing this on purpose. She wanted the power in deciding the fate of Dahlia’s company to fall on

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

Rhys, are you

couldn’t help asking because he knew that Natasha