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.

the dingy medical center; how was it different from being

if you don’t trust me.” Dustin

me 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

is capable

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

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

her eyes.

this woman be so crude?

your relative. Let’s head to the hospital.” Dustin quickly interjected when he saw

of the medical center.

Chapter 268

sending him an air kiss. At the

smiled awkwardly and retracted his gaze. “Get in

at her voluptuous chest. It was enough to put any woman

an hour later, in one of the wards at

in half!” Jane lay in a hospital bed and clutched her head, occasionally smacking it to alleviate

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

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

turned to Florence, who stood at the ward’s entrance, and screeched, “What’s taking so long? When is

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

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

has some medical expertise. How about

good–for–nothing possibly know anything