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?”

your sister’s request

this isn’t a matter

broken off, the relationship between the two families

more important than your father’s life?” Dustin

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

stubborn?” Dustin

be forced to do something against her will? I would love for you to be my brother–in- law, but my dad will never allow her to break off the engagement.”

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 it seemed like that plan

you want to stop them from getting married,

it?”

annual family gathering is happening tomorrow. I’m sure Tyler will send some gifts tomorrow. You should use that opportunity to kick up a fuss. You

engagement up that way.”

work?” Dustin

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

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