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

Dr. Jansen shut up when he caught sight

you for your diagnosis. I will investigate

experience. Who would have thought that her grandfather was suffering from this? Natasha was

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

Rhys.” Natasha

excuse myself since there’s nothing more to be

me see you off.” Natasha

what should I do with these insects?” Ruth

insects. Since he was the one who requested it, we shall fulfill his wish! All of you,

Jansen

in another hospital room, a similar scene of chaos was

me? Please, you have

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

even with him for you!” Florence comforted James

nerve to physically assault both of you!” A handsome young man dressed in a suit spoke up. He was the second son of the Nolan family, Chris

That punk went mad and hit my son like a maniac. No one could

know some thugs who can teach him a lesson. Shall I help you out, Mrs.

be great!” Florence broke

sense into him. Fracture a bone or two!”

is as good

bothered him long ago. How was it possible that a useless bum like him could have such an attractive

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

Look at me, I’m terribly hurt!”

apologized 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! An apology isn’t going to cut it!

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