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?”

request and break off the engagement

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

engagement be broken off, the relationship between the two families would worsen, which could negatively impact

me it’s more important than

He’s always prioritized the bigger picture. For the greater

that stubborn?”

would love for you to be my brother–in- law, but my dad will never allow her to break off the

At first, he thought he’d be able to use this incident to change the other man’s mind, but it seemed like that plan was

you want to stop them from getting married,

is it?” Dustin

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 should use

engagement up that way.”

sure it’ll work?” Dustin thought about

You still have to try. I’m sure you’ll be fine.” Ruth puffed out

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