An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 268

“Ms. Nicholson, did you come here because you wanted something from me?” Dustin asked when he saw how tense the atmosphere was.

“What, do I have to have a reason for coming here?” Dahlia glared at him.

“I didn’t mean that.” He looked awkward.

“Whatever. Let’s get down to business–you know Dr. Rowan Cross, right? I want to ask him to examine someone.” Dahlia stopped beating around the bush.

“Examine someone?” Dustin sized her up, then checked her pulse. Confused, he said, “Aside from being a little out of whack, you’re fine. You just need to control your emotions and diet.”

your period

“You’re the one who’s out of whack!” Dahlia glared at him again, her face turning red. “I didn’t say I was the one who needed an examination–it’s for a relative of mine who suddenly fainted yesterday. She’s been complaining of a headache, but the hospital said she’s fine. She wanted Dr. Cross to examine them just to be

sure.”

“I see.” Dustin nodded. “There’s no need to bother Dr. Cross for something as simple as that–I’m more than enough.”

“You?” Dahlia eyed him doubtfully. “Can you handle it?”

“My medical center’s been around for a number of years now. Wouldn’t it have closed down long ago if I didn’t have a few tricks up my sleeve?” Dustin said confidently.

was speechless. She’d never seen any patients in the dingy medical center; how was it different from

can forget about it if you don’t

mine is a pretty big deal, so if you can cure her, it could be your ticket to

my darling is capable of leeching off someone–others may

upstanding man would want to be at a woman’s beck and

a man for if not to serve a woman? He can’t fool around with himself, can

her eyes.

was exasperated. How could this woman be so crude? She

focus on whatever’s ailing your relative. Let’s head to the hospital.” Dustin quickly interjected

of the medical center.

Chapter 268

waiting for you!” Natasha called, smiling seductively and sending him an air kiss. At the same time, she undid another button on her shirt to reveal

on his foot and gave him a warning look. He smiled awkwardly and retracted his gaze. “Get in the car!” She stuffed him

down at her voluptuous chest.

of the

Jane lay in a hospital bed and clutched her head, occasionally smacking it

be here soon.” Dakota kept comforting her. Nobody knew what had happened–Jane had suddenly passed out yesterday and kept complaining about a headache when

accursed place. We’ve had problem after problem since arriving. First, someone crashed into our car. Then, I got slapped for

coming to this dump again!” Dakota said. Then, she turned to Florence, who stood at the

when she saw two people approaching her–Dahlia and Dustin. “Dahlia, you’re finally here!” Her face lit up as she hurried toward them.

busy with something

we gonna do, then? Florence was taken aback. Had they waited

about we have

Florence frowned. “Have you lost your mind? How can this good–for–nothing possibly know anything about treating a patient?