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?”

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

engagement?” Ruth frowned. “Dustin, this isn’t a matter

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

it’s more important than your

prioritized the bigger picture. For the

that stubborn?” Dustin was

else would my sister 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

he’d be able to use this incident to change the other man’s mind, but

stop them from

it?” Dustin

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 that opportunity to kick up a fuss. You might be able

engagement up that way.”

work?” Dustin thought

I’m sure

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