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An Understated Dominance Chapter 1223 by Marina Vittori

An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori Chapter 1223

“Natasha?” When Hector looked carefully, he was instantly agitated. ” Kate Harmon! Don’t do anything stupid! She’s your cousin!”

“What cousin? She’s just a bitch!” Kate yelled. She added, “She has always liked to compete against me since we were kids. It remains the same even to this day.

“Whenever there was something good at home, you always gave it all to her. I could only use whatever that was left. What right did you have to do that? How am I inferior to her?”

“Kate, I have never been biased toward any of you. Natasha worked hard for her success today. Both of you started with the same resources.” Hector said sincerely. In fact, he gave more resources to Kate than he did to his daughter.

“Nonsense! Do you think I’ll believe your bullshit? If you weren’t secretly helping her and providing her with all kinds of assistance, how could Natasha be better than I am?” Kate snorted.

From her point of view, Hector had used his status as the family’s patriarch to pave the way for Natasha. It was also why she was always second to Natasha since they were kids.

“Kate, both of you are my family. Why would I play favorites?” Hector’s gaze became complicated.

“Hmph! Stop acting in front of me!”

Kate continued with a cold expression, “I don’t have time for your nonsense now! I’m going to ask just one question: are you giving me the treasure map or not?”

As she spoke, she increased the pressure on the knife.

The wound on Natasha’s neck became deeper as blood started trickling down along the blade. Hector’s pupils constricted and said nervously, “Kate, stop before it’s too late!”

“What’s it going to be? Is the treasure map more important than your daughter’s life?” Kate asked.

She scowled and held the knife next to Ruth’s neck. “If you think Natasha’s life isn’t enough, then I will sacrifice Ruth’s as well for the treasure map!

“I’ll let them go as long as you surrender the treasure map to me. If not, I’ll kill them right before your eyes!

“Kate! Blood is thicker than water. Why are you doing this?” Hector was getting anxious.

“You’re not going to surrender? Fine!

I’ll kill one first to show you I mean what I said!” Kate’s gaze became sinister as she raised the knife and aimed it at Ruth’s head.

“Stop! I surrender! I’ll give you the treasure map!” Hector’s face paled, and he shouted in a shrill voice.

The vibration of the blade could be heard as Kate paused. The knife stopped just above Ruth’s neck.

“Well, we could have saved all this trouble if you had surrendered earlier. You had to do it the hard way!” Kate snickered.

Regardless of one’s stubbornness and bravery, they would always have an Achilles’ heel. With that, coercing them into submission wouldn’t be a problem.

“Hey! Why are you playing dumb? Tell us now!” Vlad urged impatiently.

“Truth be told, I don’t have the treasure map with me.” Hector shook his head. “What is it? Are you playing tricks? Do you think I won’t kill them?” Kate’s expression became gloomy.

“I’m not lying. To prevent it from being stolen, I already gave the treasure map to someone else.” Hector looked solemn.

“Who did you give it to?” Kate asked. “Dustin Rhys,” Hector said truthfully.

“Dustin Rhys?” Kate frowned. “Uncle Hector, I didn’t think that you’d rather give it to an outsider than us. You’re such a parasite!”

“Kate, I did it for the family,” Hector said earnestly.

“Shut up! You traitor!” Kate shrieked.

“Let me warn you, you’d better not lie to me. If not, I’ll make sure they die together with you!” she finished.

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An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

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An Understated Dominance is a Urban/Realistic novel for men, telling a story of Dahlia Nicholson and Dustin Rhys had been married for three years.
“An Understated Dominance” delves into themes of ambition, power, and the price of success. The novel explores the complexities of relationships …
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Summary An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Dahlia Nicholson and Dustin Rhys had been married for three years. After Dahlia’s meteoric rise to success, she abandons the useless dead weight that’s Dustin, proposing divorce. Unbeknownst to her, everything she had ever achieved was only because of him.

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!” “Is our marriage just a business deal to her, then?” Dustin took a deep breath to suppress the emotions within. “If she wants to divorce me, let her speak to me herself.” “Ms. Nicholson is very busy. She doesn’t need to trouble herself with such trifling matters.” “Trifling matters?” Dustin was stunned. Then he laughed bitterly. “Is that so? Is divorce a trifling matter to her? She can’t even find the time to speak to me. Truly, she’s that unattainable now!” “Dustin, don’t delay this any longer.” Lyra pushed the divorce agreement toward him again. “Just sign here and you’ll get a car and a house as compensation. On top of that, you’ll also get eight million dollars. This is more than what you’ll be able to earn in your lifetime!” “Eight million dollars is a lot, but…I don’t need it. I will sign the divorce papers if she comes personally. Otherwise, I won’t sign anything,” Duston said coldly. “Don’t go too far, Dustin!” Lyra slammed her hand on the table. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you. With all her power and resources, Ms. Nicholson can divorce you easily. It’s only because she appreciates her past relationship with you that she’s allowing you to keep your dignity intact. Don’t provoke her!” “My dignity?” Dustin was a little amused by that. She didn’t even want to speak to him directly to divorce him. What kind of dignity was that? Moreover, if she really did appreciate their relationship, then why was she threatening him now?

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