An Understated Dominance

“Do you have a plan in mind, Mr. Rhys?” Natasha asked.

“I need to get a clear understanding of the situation first. I hope you don’t mind if I ask you some questions.” Dustin cleared his throat before continuing, “Where did you go today, and did you meet anyone there?”

“I met Edwin today. We talked about work, and he asked about us being in a

partnership, but I rejected his offer,” Natasha answered truthfully.

“I see. Did you drink anything he offered you?”

“Of course not. That man has been eyeing my family business for ages. I’d never let my guard down around him.”

“Then it really is strange how you got drugged, sis,” Ruth piped up.

“Truly.” Natasha rolled her eyes.

“When you two met, did you smell or touch anything in particular?” Dustin then asked.

“Now that you mention it…” Something suddenly dawned on Natasha. “When I stepped into the place, I did smell something particular. I didn’t pay much attention because I thought it was just perfume. But then, after a while, I started feeling dizzy. My body felt oddly warm too. Good thing I left soon after that. Who knows what could’ve happened if I had stayed longer?”

“It seems like that fragrance really is the problem,” Dustin concluded.

“What’s next, Mr. Rhys?”

residue found on your skin earlier. It must’ve been the

made that drug,” Ruth huffed, crossing her arms in front of her

can look at recent buyers and narrow down our search from there,” Dustin

have someone get to it right away!” Natasha agreed. With her family’s influence,

take my leave

Natasha suddenly

join us for

you, but I… already have plans

“It can’t be with your ex–wife, can it, Mr. Rhys?

body

Dustin froze up. “U–uh…”

Natasha giggled, “I won’t make you cancel your plans. But before

a servant came over

of these wines, Mr. Rhys. I’ve had them in store for quite some time.” Natasha beamed, handing him the

Ms. Harmon.” Dustin gladly accepted it. He deserved some compensation for work done, and a gift