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?”

agree to your sister’s request and break off the engagement with

matter to be taken lightly. My

expecting. Should the engagement be broken off, the relationship between

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

dad. He’s always prioritized the bigger picture. For the greater good of the family, he’d rather sacrifice

that stubborn?” Dustin

forced to do something against her will? I would love for you to

At first, he thought he’d be able to use this incident

you want to stop them

it?”

lowered her voice. “The Harmons‘ annual family gathering is happening tomorrow. I’m sure Tyler will send some gifts tomorrow.

engagement up that way.”

work?” Dustin thought

doesn’t matter. You still have to try. I’m sure you’ll be fine.” Ruth

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