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AN UNDERSTATED DOMINANCE

The story revolves around Dustin Rhys and Dahlia Nicholson, a couple whose marriage is falling apart. Dahlia, who has be immensely successful and wealthy, wants a divorce from Dustin, believing he no longer matches her status. She sees their marriage as a business deal that helped her family out of financial ruin. Dustin, still in love with Dahlia, is hurt and baffled by her sudden desire for divorce. He refuses to sign the papers unless Dahlia speaks to him personally about it. Dahlia's secretary, Lyra Blaine, tries to convince Dustin to accept the divorce and offers him a substantial financial settlement. However, Dustin is not interested in the money; he only wants to understand why their marriage is ending. Finally, Dahlia appears, and they discuss their divorce. Dustin questions whether money and power are more important to her than their relationship. Dahlia admits that they have different philosophies and that she has be involved with someone else, the heir of the Nolan family. They eventually finalize the divorce, and Dustin asks for a crystal necklace, a sentimental item left to him by his mother, back from Dahlia. Despite being the one who initiated the divorce, Dahlia feels conflicted and realizes she may have lost something precious. The story explores themes of wealth, power, and the consequences of choosing material success over personal relationships. It also delves into theplexities of love, ambition, and the choices people make when their lives take different paths....

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Chapter 37

Chapter 37

The following morning at the Hummer Villa.

As the richest man in Swinton, Edwin was drinking tea leisurely with an old man.

"Mr. Lawson, it's too bad that the lady was so cautious and left before the drug could take effect. Otherwise, I will

definitely have subdued her!" Edwin lamented.

"Don't worry, Mr. Hummer. She doesn't have the antidote for the drug I gave her. She will definitely come begging

if she doesn't want to die. You can have your way with her then," Fletcher joked.

"Is that so? That's perfect!" Edwin's eyes lit up. He had been longing for a thorny rose like Natasha for a long time.

The thought of toying with such an exquisite woman in bed made his heart race.

"Sir Hummer…"

Suddenly, a bodyguard came and whispered something in Edwin's ear.

"What? Trevor is dead?"

Edwin's face darkened and he demanded, "Who did it? Who dared touch my men?

Trevor was his right–hand man and did his dirty deeds. His sudden death was quite a loss to Edwin.

"It was rumored to be his adopted son, Mason. That man was in a hurry to take over hist position, so he killed

Trevor."

"Mason?"

Edwin narrowed his eyes, and thought, "That bastard is so cruel. He wouldn't even. spare his adoptive father?"

"Mr. Hummer, I think there's something fishy about this matter." Fetcher had a

suspicion.

"Huh? Did you think of something?" Edwin raised his eyebrows.

"Trevor called me yesterday, asking me to get rid of someone related to Hunter Anderson. I planned to ask him

about it today, I didn't expect him to pass so soon. Fetcher stroked his beard.

"So you think that person killed Trevor?" Edwin quickly understood what he was

implying.

"That's possible!" Fletcher nodded.

"If that person is related to Hunter, this matter is not as simple as it seems." Edwin rubbed his chin, deep in

thought.

He had devoted all of his attention to the Harmon family, so if he were to provoke Hunter and both families joined

forces, even he would be in deep trouble.

"Sir Hummer, I have an idea if you're afraid of causing trouble."

"Please, go on."

"Doesn't Trevor have an older brother, Travis? I heard he is serving in a warzone in the west. Besides, he is also a

lieutenant who commands thousands of men. We could just inform him of the news of Trevor's death, and let him

do the rest. Then, we can sit back and watch the show!" Fletcher smiled sinisterly.

"That's a great idea!"

Edwin's eyes lit

1. up.

make use of him!

"With a reckless man like Travis leading the way, I can definitely

At the same time, in the office of the Jackson Group.

Just as Dahlia took a seat, Lyra knocked on her door and entered.

"Ms. Nicholson! Something bad has happened!"

"What is it?" Dahlia felt her chest tighten.

"I heard there was a massacre at the Drey Group and Trevor was murdered!" Lyra's words shocked her.

"What? Travis was murdered?" Dahlia was dumbfounded. He was Sir Spanner! The King of the Underground in East

City, who did business with both lawful and unlawful people. How could he just die?

Besides, they had just seen each other yesterday.

"I'm not too sure of the details, but news on this has been released." At this point, Lyra asked in a hushed voice,

"Ms. Nicolson, do you think this has anything to do with Dustin?"

"Dustin?"

Dahlia pursed her lips and answered, "I don't think so. Even if he fights well, he doesn't have the guts to kill

someone.

"That might not be the case." Lyra shook her head and added mysteriously, "As the saying goes, desperate times

call for desperate measures. Trevor would definitely not let the issue of his son becoming crippled slide. Dustin

might risk everything in order to protect himself!"

Dahlia couldn't help but frown at these words. That could indeed be the case.

"It's a good thing that he died. At least we don't have to worry about him anymore. In that case, Dustin might have

done a good deed." Lyra smiled. 

"I'm afraid it's not that simple," Dahlia stated solemnly. "There's a reason why Trevor could act so lawlessly. He has

someone very influential supporting him. This man is our greatest worry!"

"Someone supporting him? Who is it?" Lyra asked curiously