An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 5

“How did you know that?”

Ruth’s eyes almost bulged out of her head. She was more shocked than embarrassed that Dustin could tell so much about her health just by looking at her tongue. Everything from the migraines to diarrhea was spot on. Was he really that good, or did he just make a lucky guess?

“There’s a lot you can tell about a person just by looking at them,” Dustin said nonchalantly.

“Do you believe him now, Ruth?” Natasha smiled. At the same time, she also heaved a silent sigh of relief. Thank goodness Dustin knew what he was doing.

“He just got lucky!” Ruth refused to admit defeat.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Rhys, she’s just too stubborn for her own good. Please ignore her,” Natasha told Dustin apologetically.

“It’s fine. Shall we begin?”

Dustin didn’t take Ruth’s attitude to heart. He walked over to Andrew and gave him a thorough check-up. It didn’t take long for him to find out what was going on. It was obvious to him that the old man had been poisoned. The poison was pretty potent too. Thankfully, it was discovered early on, so he could still be saved. Another day or two, and he would have been lying in the morgue!

“Ms. Harmon, can you get me some silver acupuncture needles?” Dustin asked.

“No problem.”

Natasha waved a hand. Immediately, one of her bodyguards went out. Five minutes later, he returned with a set of acupuncture needles.

“Thank you.”

Dustin nodded his thanks, then began to take off the old man’s shirt. First, he tapped his knuckles against the old man’s stomach to make sure he was hitting the correct positions, then began to place the needles in the correct pressure points. His actions were light but firm as his hands flew deftly. With his skill, his patient would not feel any pain from the needles. Seeing this, Natasha was surprised.

“He’s good!”

see, those old experts had nothing on Dustin. His actions were one of an experienced and talented healer who had spent years in practice. She was curious about

that all? Nothing changed!” Ruth looked

his body; you shouldn’t remove the needles before the

Ruth pouted.

should I believe

“Ruth!”

at her

bathroom. Please watch over him while I’m gone,” Dustin told

were some of the most skilled doctors in the hospital. A balding man led

you guys?” Ruth crossed

of the medical school. I’m

you’re that famous Dr. Jansen! The best doctor in Swinton!” Ruth was

best,” Dr. Jansen said proudly, “but

you, Dr. Jansen. Please help my

trusted Dr.

will.” Dr. Jansen nodded. When he got nearer to the bed, he frowned. “What’s with the needles?

made

Seeing this, Natasha stopped

Dr. Jansen

another healer. He said that my grandfather has been

Jansen snorted derisively. “If these needles can cure ailments, then what are

over 20. How could he be a skilled healer? Please don’t tell me you

explain the way he could tell that you’re

made a lucky guess!” Ruth

are not as good as a random