An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 81

Meanwhile, in a nearby hospital room, Dahlia’s grandfather lay unconscious, his face ashen.

Florence and several members of the Nicholson family gathered together as they discussed countermeasures

hushedly.

“How peculiar. Old Mr. Nicholson has always been fine. Why did he suddenly fall ill?”

“Exactly! He’s always looked so strong and healthy. Who would’ve guessed that this would happen if he fell

ill.”

Everyone sighed with pity for the old man.

“How’s Granddad?” Dahlia bolted into the room in her heels. She had been in a meeting when she received the

news of her grandfather falling ill and rushed over as fast as possible.

“Dahlia, the doctors think that he might not make it,” Florence mumbled, shaking her head.

“What?” Dahlia’s face paled. “How could that be? Wasn’t he fine yesterday?”

“I think it’s weird too! But maybe this is his fate.” Florence sighed.

“Where’s the doctor? Doctor!” Dahlia called, distraught.

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“It’s futile. All sorts of doctors have checked him. They say his symptoms are too weird. There’s no way for

them to find the root cause of his condition, and the only thing left to do is wait for his death.”

“I–impossible!” shrieked Dahlia as she began to panic. She couldn’t imagine her grandfather, who loved her

so dearly, passing away.

fabulous doctor. He might be able to do something.” Matt, who

fabulous doctor? Who? Can they really save my grandfather?”

name is Dr. Ross Leister. He just arrived from Millsburg,

sorts of illnesses! He also happens to be Dr. Rowan Cross‘

expressions began to brighten when they heard

South City were familiar with his accomplishments. He was on par with Dr. Watkinds and Dr. Peay, who were both already at the top of the pyramid when it came to medicine! His skills were so good they had already reached perfection. As his apprentice, Dr.

to examine Granddad?” Dahlia asked,

grandfather’s only shot now.

friend. He’ll come if I ask him to”

If Old Mr. Nicholson gets well, the

Everyone agreed.

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ask for him.” Matt smiled and

left, Dustin entered the ward but was

are you doing

sick. I’m here to visit him.” Dustin’s

him? Who do you think you are? You’re no longer my son–in–law. We don’t welcome you here!” hissed Florence as

rushed over when she heard

he knows your grandpa’s time is almost up, so he’s here to try to get a piece of the

always treated Dustin like his own grandson. It would be no surprise if

it all wrong. I’m just worried about

him, “Who

him in. He’s just

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility if something

about to say something else but swallowed her

you.” Dustin gave a nod of

was ashen. He looked as though he had just

hand. He was shocked to discover that, although his limbs were cold, an

Flaming Frost Poison?” Dustin pondered as he narrowed his eyes, silently coming up

methods.

Flaming Frost Poison caused the strangest symptoms. On the outside, the patient would be freezing cold while their insides were actually burning hot. Treating either