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.

in the dingy medical center; how was it different from being

can forget about it if

not trusting you? 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. You won’t have

out her chest. “At least my darling is capable of leeching off someone–others may not be

upstanding man would want to be at a

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

her eyes.

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

hospital.” Dustin quickly interjected when he saw the two

of the medical center.

Chapter 268

Natasha called, smiling seductively and sending him an air kiss. At the same time, she undid another button on her

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

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

later, in one of the wards at

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

had happened–Jane had suddenly passed out yesterday and kept complaining about a headache when she’d

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 this?” Jane looked positively

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?

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

“He’s busy with

do, then? Florence was taken aback.

expertise. How about

know anything about treating