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?”

can agree to your sister’s request and

off the engagement?” Ruth frowned. “Dustin, this isn’t a matter to be taken lightly. My father won’t

marriage was one that both families were expecting. Should the engagement be broken off, the relationship between the two

tell me it’s more important

the greater good of the family,

that stubborn?” Dustin was

else would my sister be forced to do something against her will? I would love for you to

be able to use this incident

stop them from getting married, I have an

is it?”

Ruth lowered her voice. “The Harmons‘ annual family gathering is happening tomorrow. I’m sure Tyler will send some gifts tomorrow. You should use that opportunity to kick up

engagement up that way.”

you sure it’ll work?” Dustin

still have to try. I’m sure you’ll

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