Penovel

An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori
Chapter 1
“Dustin, here is the divorce agreement prepared by Ms. Nicholson. All you
need to do is sign them.”
In the president’s office of the Quine Group, the secretary, Lyra Blaine, placed
a piece of A4 paper on the table. A man sat opposite her, dressed in plain
clothing.
“Divorce? What do you mean?”
Dustin Rhys was taken aback.
“Do you not understand what I’m saying? Your marriage with Ms. Nicholson is
over. You’re not even on the same level anymore. Your existence is nothing
but a smear on the president’s reputation!”
Lyra pulled no punches as she spoke.
“A smear on her reputation?” Dustin frowned. “Is that how she thinks of me?”
Back when they first got married, the Nicholson family was in ruinous debt. He
was the one who helped them when they were at their lowest point. Now that
they were rich, Dahlia Nicholson was ready to just kick him out.
“Something like that.” Lyra jerked her chin toward the magazine on the table.
A photo of a beautiful woman was printed on the front page. “Look at the
headline on this magazine, Dustin. Ms. Nicholson’s net worth has hit one
billion in the course of just three years, a feat no short of a miracle. She’s now
the most desired woman in Swinton! With all this, she’s destined for
greatness. But you, you’re just a regular joe. You don’t deserve her at all. I
hope that you’ll see some sense and do the right thing.”
When Dustin remained silent, Lyra frowned.
“I know you’re not happy with this, but this is reality,” she continued. “You
might have helped Ms. Nicholson when she was in trouble, but she has repaid
you for everything you’ve done for her over the last three years. In fact, you’re
the one who owes her now!”