An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 7

“Is he awake?”

Everyone was stunned when they saw Andrew return to consciousness. The doctors were dumbstruck when they noticed the monitors showing Andrew’s vital signs were all normal. Who would have expected a young man like Dustin to cure an unknown disease that had stumped the entire specialist team? This was unheard of!

“That’s amazing! Grandfather is awake!”

Ruth burst into tears of happiness when she saw her grandfather’s recovery. Natasha also breathed a sigh of relief.

“Mr. Rhys, I don’t know how to thank you for this. From now on, you are the Harmon family’s honored guest!”

She bowed deeply to Dustin.

“You’re welcome, Ms. Harmon. It was no trouble at all.”

Dustin gave her a small smile. However, Dustin’s humble words irked Dr. Jansen. He and his team had done all they could to cure Andrew, but this punk called it “no trouble at all?” Clearly, Dustin was insulting them indirectly!

“Hey, you! What’s up with the centipede? Why would there be a centipede in my grandfather’s body?” Ruth spoke up.

“This is not a normal centipede. It’s actually a venomous curse.” Dustin turned to Andrew. “Mr. Harmon, where were you recently? Have you eaten anything out of the ordinary?”

“You’re spot on. A few days ago, I was at Millsburg for a party and drank some wine.” Andrew nodded.

“If I’m not mistaken, you must have been cursed,” Dustin concluded.

“Cursed?”

Andrew was taken aback. The rest of them stared at each other in surprise. After all, it wasn’t every day that someone got cursed.

“Don’t spout nonsense! It’s illogical that this could be a curse! If you ask me, Mr. Harmon must have ingested centipede eggs by mistake!” Dr. Jansen interrupted.

have been digested by the stomach’s acid! It’s fine if you are not familiar

he caught sight of Natasha’s

I will investigate this further,” Natasha

Who would have thought that

the curse is lifted, you should feed him this prescription for five days to remove the toxins

you so much, Mr. Rhys.” Natasha took the

I will excuse myself since there’s nothing more to be done.” Dustin

see you off.” Natasha got up

what should I do with these insects?” Ruth

who requested it, we shall fulfill his wish!

Dr. Jansen went

room,

Rhys hit me? Please, you have to teach

the hospital bed with his head bound up tightly. Only his nose

even with him for you!” Florence comforted

physically assault both of you!” A handsome young man dressed in a suit spoke up. He was the second son of the

and hit my son like a maniac. No one could stop

Was he such a crazy person?” Chris frowned. “I know some thugs who can teach him

be great!” Florence broke into

they knock some sense into him. Fracture a bone or two!” James snarled in

I assure you, he is as good as dead!”

Dahlia had bothered him long ago. How was it possible that a useless bum like him could have such an attractive and successful lady as his wife? Chris couldn’t pass up this opportunity

Dahlia asked as she entered the hospital room suddenly. She was dressed in a slinky black dress that showed off her voluptuous curves. Chris’s eyes brightened

Look at me, I’m terribly hurt!” James sat

over the phone. Let’s forget about it and move on,” Dahlia

his voice. “Dahlia, are you kidding me? I was beaten black and blue!

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