An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 445

The next morning. Dustin was reading medical literature when a silver Bentley pulled up at the entrance of the courtyard.

“Bad news, Dustin! Something happened to my dad!” Ruth rushed into the building and yelled anxiously.

“Calm down. Your dad won’t die yet.” Dustin slowly lowered his book, looking unbothered.

“Huh? How did you know?” Ruth was surprised.

“Didn’t I tell you yesterday? Your father was poisoned, and he won’t live past three days. This is only the second day, so he still has one day left.” Dustin answered.

“Then, what should we do? Can you treat him?” Ruth pressed.

“I can, but on one condition.”

“What is it?”

sister’s request and break off

“Dustin, this isn’t a matter to be taken lightly. My father won’t

Should the engagement be broken off, the

tell me it’s more important than your father’s life?”

He’s always prioritized the bigger picture. For the

stubborn?” Dustin was

will? I would love for you to be my brother–in- law, but my

a stubborn old man!” Dustin frowned. At first, he thought he’d be able to use this incident to change the other man’s mind, but

you want to stop them from getting married, I

it?” Dustin

through my dad, but you can always try someone else. For example, the Grant family.” Ruth lowered her voice. “The Harmons‘ annual family gathering is happening tomorrow. I’m sure Tyler will send some gifts tomorrow. You

engagement up that way.”

work?”

You still have to try. I’m sure you’ll

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