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.

any patients in the dingy medical

can forget about it if you

said decisively. “I’ll be frank–this relative of mine is a pretty big deal, so if you can cure her, it could be your ticket

least my darling is capable of leeching off someone–others may not be able

to be at a woman’s beck and call. Think about how humiliating

not to serve a woman? He can’t fool

her eyes.

this woman be so

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

of the medical center.

Chapter 268

At the same time, she undid another button on her shirt to

awkwardly and retracted his gaze. “Get in the car!” She stuffed him into the car before speeding

you stand a chance against me, you flat–chested preteen?” Natasha smiled victoriously as she looked down at her voluptuous chest.

hour later, in one of the wards

like it’s gonna split in half!” Jane lay in a

had suddenly passed out yesterday and kept complaining about a headache when she’d come to. They’d done all

this accursed place. We’ve had problem after problem since arriving. First, someone crashed into our car. Then, I got slapped for no reason at all. Now, I’m having a terrible headache. What have I done to deserve

to this dump again!” Dakota said. Then, she turned to Florence, who stood at the ward’s entrance, and screeched,

delay. She hurried out of the ward, took out her phone, and was about to dial a number when she saw two people approaching her–Dahlia and Dustin. “Dahlia, you’re finally here!” Her face lit up as she hurried toward them. “Your aunt’s headache is getting worse, and the doctors here are too useless to do anything about it. Dr. Cross is our only hope now! Where is he?” She looked

“He’s busy with something else and can’t be

was

about

this good–for–nothing possibly know anything about treating