The story of a rich husband who pretended to be poor until his wife becomes billionaires Part 1.
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. “f 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’l 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 dolars 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?
“I don’t think we have anything else to talk about, then.”
Unwilling to argue, Dustin stood up and made to leave.
“Dustin Rhys! You- ”
Just as Lyra was about to lose her cool, a curvy woman in a long black dress
walked in. Her skin was as white as snow, and her features were delicate. Her
lofty aura and curvaceous figure made her look like a goddess right out of a
painting.
“You’re fnally here.”
Dustin felt complicated emotions when he saw the beautiful woman. They
had been married for three years, during which they treated each other with
care and respect. But this was how it ended. He still didn’t know what he had
done wrong.
“Tm sorry for being late, I was caught up with something else.”
Dahlia Nicholson sat down. Her expression was as impassive as ever.
“You certainly are busy, if you need your secretary to help you deal with your
divorce,” Dustin said.
Hearing this, Dahlia frowned slightly. However, she did not explain herself.
Instead, she said, «Since you’re here, let’s get straight to the point. Let’s end
this on a pleasant note. I’m sorry I have to do this to you, so you can have the
car and the house, plus eight million dollars as alimony. How does that
sound?”
At that, she placed a card on the table.
“Do you really think our relationship can be measured by money?” Dustin
asked.
“Too little? That’s alright. Let me know what you want. Ill give you anything
within my power,” Dahlia said placidly.
“I don’t think you understood me. Let me rephrase my question. Are money
and power that important to you?” Dustin was truly bewildered.
Dahlia went over to the windows and looked out over the city. There was
determination in her eyes when she said, “To me, yes, they’re very
important.”
“You’ve earned enough to feed yourself for the rest of your life. Why do this?”
“Dustin, that’s where you andI diverge in philosophy. You’ll never understand
what I really want.” Dahlia shook her head in disappointment.
They weren’t just incompatible in status and power; they were also
incompatible in their principles. Most importantly, she did not see any hope
for the future in him.
“You’re right. How would I know what you’re thinking?” Dustin laughed
bitterly. “All I know is to cook for you when you’re hungry, prepare your coat
when it’s cold out, and carry you to the hospital when you’re sick.”
“There’s no point in going into this now.” Dahlia’s expression held complicated
emotions, but it was soon covered up by determination.
“You’re right.” Dustin nodded without any emotion. “I heard that you’ve been
close with the heir of the Nolan family. Is it because of him?”
Dahlia was about to deny it when she gave it a second thought. In the end, she
nodded.
“You can say that.”
“Okay. I hope you’re happy with him.” Dustin smiled and signed the divorce
agreement without any more hesitation. All he felt now was disappointment.
Ironically, today was also their wedding anniversary. There was cruel humor
in divorcing him on the day they had gotten married.
“I don’t want the money, I just want that crystal necklace back. My mother left
it to me before she died so that I can give it to my wife.”
“Okay.”
Dahlia nodded and gave him the crystal necklace.
“From today onward, we will have nothing to do with each other!”
Dustin put on the necklace and left. He had no more gentleness in his
expression; all that was left was distant aloofness.
“Did I do the right thing, Lyra?” Dahlia asked hesitantly.
Even though she was the one who asked for the divorce, she didn’t feel happy
at all when it was finalized.
“0f course you did!” Lyra nodded. «You have the right to pursue happiness.
Dustin does not deserve you at al. He’l only bring you down with him. You’re
destined to be the most powerful woman in Swinton!”
Dahlia did not answer her. As she watched Dustin leave, she felt as if she was
losing something precious.
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