An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 157

After getting to know the whole situation, Claudia was not the only one who was surprised. Even Lily was astounded too.

Had she known Dustin’s identity, she would not have let Caden drive him away so easily. After all, he had helped her daughter!

“It’s fortunate that nothing serious happened. Had we thrown the pill away, Sheila would have been in grave danger!” Lily shuddered to think of what could have happened.

She considered herself lucky that she still had the pill with her, or the consequences would have been unimaginable.

“Sheila is safe for the time being, but the coldness within her has yet to be completely eliminated.”

After checking on Sheila, Caden ordered, “Claudia, go to the medical center and get Dustin here.”

“But Uncle Caden, you don’t really believe that the fellow can cure Sheila, do you?” Claudia’s expression was one of disbelief. She had a preconceived notion that Dustin wasn’t a trustworthy person.

“I’d just like to see what treatment plans he has to propose,” Caden clarified. Of course, he did not think that a youngster in his twenties would have any mind–blowing medical skills.

But the fact was that the pill he gave them proved to have phenomenal effects, so he was curious as to where he got the pill from.

“Claudia, listen to your Uncle Caden. Sheila’s condition is of utmost importance. We should get him here to see what information he is able to provide us,” Lily urged.

“Alright.” Claudia nodded reluctantly.

Over at Peaceful Medical Center, Dustin made himself a pot of tea when he got back. He poured a cup for himself, and another for Hunter.

Hunter took his tea respectfully.

Dustin and Hunter had known each other for years, but they had never had tea together before.

“Mr. Rhys, didn’t you say that you need the Gozoraberry? Have you given up on it already?” Hunter asked curiously when he saw how laid back Dustin was.

“Of course not! I’m just waiting for the right opportunity.” Dustin sipped on his tea.

“The right opportunity?” Hunter found it difficult to understand what Dustin was implying.

“According to what I observed yesterday. Sheila will be experiencing another bout of attacks soon. And this time, it will be much worse than it had been before. No one in Swinton will be able to help her.” he said calmly.

“So that’s why you left them with the pill? So that they will come to you of their own accord?” Hunter quickly understood.

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“That’s right. Actions speak louder than words. It’s much more practical to prove myself with actions than to try and convince them with words.” Dustin nodded.

“And what if, by any chance, Caden did not take you seriously and threw the pill away?” Hunter mused aloud.

“Then he would be sending his daughter to her grave with his own bare hands.” Dustin shook his head.

he really acted so rashly, then he would

pulled up at the entrance. Claudia strode in with

high.

me, Dustin!”

continued to sip on

course, we’re

for? We’re not welcome there. In fact, we were driven out just a while ago! I wouldn’t

and bring trouble on myself.” Dustin shook his

How she wished

a misunderstanding. We won’t drive you

away, we’re still not going. What

took another sip

want?” Claudia was so angry that she was itching to

I can go over, but under

“And what is that?”

simple. I want

Gozoraberry? That is meant to be used on Sheila. I cannot promise you that.”

that, then we do not have a deal.” Dustin continued calmly, “I’ve said it once, and

again: The Gozora berry will not cure Sheila of her disease. If

who can.”

huffed angrily as she whipped out her phone to give Caden a call and brief

Dustin’s condition.

nodded and looked Dustin

to your condition. If you can cure Shella of

“Deal!” Dustin smiled.

into Claudia’s car, and they made their way to Fallridge Haven, leaving Hunter

Rhys! He has every

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he noticed that a group of doctors had gathered around, and they were mostly people who were influential and of

in!” Lily greeted him enthusiastically the moment

entered.

moment to

my daughter of her disease. Do you

ever.

come if I did not have the confidence to cure her. I just

on your promise, Mr. Murray.”

will. But you’d best deliver your end of the

to explain much more. He quickly went forward to the

check Sheila’s pulse.

predicted, she suffered from the rare disease of Polarfrost. It was an

once in a

had the potential to achieve

arts, as it would greatly

suffered from the condition

them was like a great vortex that continually absorbed

the body was unable to take

before they hit the age of

rich, so Sheila had made it to this

herbs that she

tipping point, and all the medications which had served to suppress it before

Can you cure her?” Caden asked

I can do it.” Dustin