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.

Jansen, any normal centipede eggs would have been digested by the stomach’s acid! It’s fine if you are not familiar with this, but do not spread false

Dr. Jansen shut up when he caught sight of

thank you for your diagnosis. I will investigate this further,” Natasha

before, however, she had no personal experience. Who would have thought that her grandfather was suffering from this? Natasha was

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

Rhys.” Natasha took

myself since there’s nothing more to be done.” Dustin got

me see you off.” Natasha got

should I do with these

mentioned that he was going to eat those insects. Since he was the one who requested it, we shall fulfill his wish! All of you, make sure he finishes those insects before leaving!” Natasha said

Jansen went

this moment, in another hospital room, a

me? Please, you have

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

will get even with him for you!” Florence

young man dressed in a suit spoke up. He was the second son of the Nolan family, Chris

punk went mad and hit my son like a maniac. No one could stop him!” Florence gritted her

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

that would be great!” Florence

him. Fracture a bone or two!” James snarled

he is as good as dead!” Chris

be 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 attractive and successful

are your injuries?” Dahlia asked as she entered the hospital room suddenly. She was dressed in a

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

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

voice. “Dahlia, are you kidding me? I was beaten black and blue! An apology isn’t going to cut

what do you