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.

acid! It’s fine if you are not familiar with this, but do

he caught sight of Natasha’s

for your diagnosis. I will investigate this further,”

of venomous curses before, however, she had no personal experience. Who would have thought that her

prescription for five days to

you so much, Mr. Rhys.” Natasha

there’s nothing more to be done.” Dustin

me see you off.” Natasha got up as

do with these insects?” Ruth

requested it, we shall fulfill his wish! All of you, make sure he finishes those insects before leaving!” Natasha said

Dr. Jansen

in another hospital room, a similar scene of chaos

Please, you have to teach

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

will get even with him for

nerve to physically assault both of you!” A handsome young man dressed in

my son like a maniac. No one

crazy person?” Chris frowned. “I know some thugs who can teach him a lesson. Shall I help you out,

would be great!” Florence broke into

they knock some sense into him. Fracture a bone

thing. I assure you, he is as good

honest, Dustin’s marriage to Dahlia had bothered him long ago. How was it possible that a useless bum like him could have such an

asked as she entered the hospital room suddenly. She was dressed in a slinky black dress that showed off her voluptuous

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

what happened and apologized over the phone. Let’s forget about it and

about it?” James raised his voice. “Dahlia, are you kidding me? I was beaten black and blue! An apology isn’t going to cut it! What do you take me

do