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 don’t trust me.”

You’ll do!” Dahlia 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 to success.

least my darling is capable of leeching off someone–others may not be able to do so even if they wanted

upstanding man would want to be at a woman’s beck and call. Think about how humiliating that’d

man for if not to serve a woman? He can’t

her eyes.

was exasperated. How could this woman be so crude? She wasn’t ladylike in the

on whatever’s ailing your relative. Let’s head to the hospital.” Dustin quickly interjected when he saw the two women

of the medical center.

Chapter 268

I’ll be 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 more of her

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

think you stand a chance against me, you flat–chested preteen?” Natasha smiled victoriously as she looked down at her voluptuous chest. It was enough to put any woman to shame, and

of the wards at East

hurts! I feel like it’s gonna split in half!” Jane lay in a hospital bed and clutched

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

Then, I got slapped for no reason at all. Now, I’m having a terrible headache. What have I done to deserve this?”

head home once you’re okay; we’re never coming to this dump again!” Dakota said. Then, she turned to Florence, who stood at the ward’s entrance, and screeched, “What’s taking so long? When is Dr. Cross coming? Tell him

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

busy with something else

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

some medical expertise. How about we have him

frowned. “Have you lost your mind? How can this good–for–nothing possibly know anything about treating a patient? Who’s gonna bear the responsibility if