“Ms. Nicholson, nice to meet you. How can I help you?” Dustin’s eyes widened when he saw Dahlia


    walking toward him, but his gaze turned cold in a moment.


    “What a coincidence seeing you here.”


    Dahlia choked back the speech she had prepared to exin herself and greeted Dustin stiffly. She did


    not believe it when her mother told her of Dustin’s new love interest. Who would have thought that it


    was true? Although they were divorced, Dahlia felt a little ufortable seeing her ex-husband being


    with another woman. There was an awkward and uneasy feeling in her heart.


    “Mr. Rhys, is she a friend of yours?”


    Natasha sized Dahlia up. ording to her female intuition, she could detect a hint of hostility from this


    woman standing before them.


    “She’s my ex-wife,” Dustin replied.


    “Really?” Natasha raised her eyebrows and gave Dahlia a charming smile. “Hi, I’m Natasha Harmon.


    Nice to meet you.”


    She stretched out her hand to shake Dahlia’s. Although her actions seemed friendly enough, the


    atmosphere around her was slightly intimidating.


    “Nice to meet you, Ms. Harmon,” Dahlia answered politely.


    Although she was usually very self-assured, she had to admit that the woman before her was stunning.


    Natasha was on par with her in looks, height, and conduct. Furthermore, Natasha’s figure was much


    more voluptuous than hers. Any man would be enamored by her!


    “Dustin, when did you befriend Ms. Harmon? You’ve never introduced me!” Dahlia couldn’t help but


    ask.


    “Were you ever interested in my friends?” Dustin replied sarcastically.


    His sharp words rendered Dahlia speechless. She had never expected Dustin to be so direct. The


    atmosphere around the three of them grew tense.


    “Dustin, can I have a word with you?” Dahlia tried after a few seconds of silence.


    “About what?” Dustin retorted with a poker face.


    “It’s about something private, let’s go elsewhere.” Dahlia turned to find a quiet corner but she realized


    Dustin didn’t move an inch. Her brows furrowed with frustration.


    “Let’s talk about it here and now. I don’t want another misunderstanding,” Dustin insisted.


    “Must you be so difficult?” Dahlia frowned.


    She was trying to make peace with him, but Dustin seemed to not be having any of it. He was being


    mean and talking down to her in a disagreeable manner.


    “Ms. Nicholson, we are already divorced. Since your status is of such a high rank, it is better for us to


    not be seen together. I would only embarrass you.” Dustin scoffed.


    “I don’t understand. Why are you being such a jerk?” Dahlia was getting annoyed.


    “Are you seriously asking me?” Dustin stared back at her. “Wasn’t this your choice?”


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    “I…” Dahlia couldn’t say a word in retaliation. Yes, she did initiate the divorce. However, there was no


    need to keep bringing up the past.


    Despite her struggle to calm herself down, Dahlia could feel resentment rising within her. Seeing Dustin


    with another woman triggered her frustration and anger. These feelings became more and more


    intense as their fight escted.


    “Dustin, I know you despise me. Nevertheless, I don’t think I’ve made a mistake. Besides, I’ve given


    you many chances to redeem yourself!”


    Dahlia’s tone turned icy. It was not easy for her to reconcile with others, given her prideful nature.


    Moreover, Dustin threw it in her face.


    “So you mean that I’m still in the wrong?” Dustin could onlyugh.


    “I’m not in the mood to argue with you as we are irrelevant now. Having said that, you shouldn’t be


    unting your new partner in front of me if you have any respect for me as your ex-wife!” Dahlia said


    gravely.


    “Respect?” Dustinughed harder. “How about Chris, then? Even before we got divorced, you were


    already having an affair with him. How could you even demand respect?”


    “Regardless of whether you believe me, I’m innocent and my conscience is clear,” Dahlia retorted, her


    head held high.


    “Is that so?” Dustin smirked and pointed at Chris, who was walking toward them. “I would like to have a


    look at that clear conscience of yours!”


    Both of them had been fooling around in bed. Now, they were even at the charity dinner together.


    What a joke for her to im that she was innocent! Dahlia frowned slightly, but she did not exin


    herself. First, there was nothing to exin. Second, Dustin wouldn’t believe her anyway.


    “Dahlia, we were having a conversation just now. Why did you slip away?” Chris said to her with a


    smile.


    Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Natasha. Chris was astounded when he saw her alluring


    beauty. Desire burned in his eyes as his breathing quickened.


    What a gorgeous woman! He had never seen such an extraordinarydy in his life. If Dahlia was like


    water, Natasha was like a burning me. She could arouse the desires of men with her sultry gaze,


    without even moving a muscle. Natasha was a natural seductress!


    Sneaking a few nces at Natasha, he quickly diverted his gaze. He knew that it was unbing of a


    man to make his intentions known so early, especially in the presence of such dazzling women. Making


    a first good impression was extremely important.


    “Dustin, what a surprise to see you!” Chris turned to Dustin with a frown.


    Chris was green with envy when he saw Natasha being so friendly to Dustin. How could this punk be


    surrounded by hotties all the time? After getting a divorce from Dahlia, here he was with another


    attractive woman on his arm. Was he blessed withdy luck?


    “Why would it be a surprise to see me?” Dustin retorted.


    “I’ve heard from Dahlia that you were just an errand boy at the Quine Group. With your status, you


    have no right to enter the Mirage. Were you nning to sneak in?” Chris narrowed his eyes.


    “Don’t you worry about it, it’s none of your business,” Dustin said calmly.


    “I must have guessed correctly.” Chris smirked and turned to Natasha. “Don’t be deceived by him,


    gorgeous. Dustin is not some rich scion but a lowly pauper. He has no right to be breathing the same


    air as you, gorgeous.”


    In Chris’s mind, Dustin must have lied to the beautifuldy. Why would she be together with a useless


    guy like him otherwise?


    “What’s wrong with that? It’s fine as long as I like him!” Natasha chuckled.


    “Gorgeous, with your beauty and looks, you can definitely marry into a wealthy family. Why would you


    choose to live a difficult life with him?” Chris replied, puzzled.


    “Wealth means very little to me. In my eyes, Dustin is an outstanding man.” Natasha slipped her arm


    into Dustin’s naturally.


    “Outstanding?” Chrisughed mockingly. “He doesn’t have wealth, fame, or power. How could he be


    regarded as outstanding?”


    “At the very least, he is more handsome than you.” Natasha snapped.


    “What’s the use of a handsome face? In the end, he is just a boy toy!” Chris’s expression darkened. “I


    have warned you, Dustin is a conman. You are going to regret it once he takes advantage of your


    wealth and body!”


    “Take advantage of me?” Natashaughed merrily. “I do hope that he will take advantage of me, but it


    seems that he isn’t interested.”


    Her bold words made Dahlia and Chris frown in disapproval. Even Dustin couldn’t take it any longer.


    This woman was really a shameless flirt.