An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Ezra’s brows furrowed as he looked at Dustin bitterly,

“Ah, so you’re Dustin,” Alistair said, recognizing Dustin. After all, the recent family event, especially the Dew Balm formula debacle, was still fresh in his mind.

“Mr. Welch, I heard that your father is suffering from hysteria. Would you mind if I take a look?” Dustin offered with genuine concern. Alistair eyed the young Dustin skeptically. “You?”

He thought, “Dr. Busch may have recommended you, but you don’t exactly strike me as an expert.”

“Dustin, that’s kind of you, but we already have Sir Crane helping us. No need for you to trouble yourself,” Joanne interjected.

“Did you hear that? With Sir Crane here, we don’t need you,” Ezra added with a sneer.

“Young man, don’t play around when a person’s life is at stake. It’s no time for you to fool around,” Theodore warned sternly.

his head. He knew that saying anything now wasn’t wise. “Very well. Since Sir Crane is so confident, I won’t insist. Please, go ahead.” Dustin gestured, yielding. If

place.” Theodore glanced indifferently at Dustin before entering Welch Senior’s room.

the room, his brows furrowing in displeasure. “Why is Mr. Welch Senior tied up? Don’t you know this will interfere with treatment? Untie him

When my dad’s condition takes a dark turn, he becomes uncontrollable and aggressive. We had no

Senior won’t pose a threat. Please, untie him,” Theodore assured them confidently. Alistair hesitated momentarily, then glanced at Joanne, who

“Untie my dad!”

members responded in unison. They

untying Mr. Welch Senior might not be a wise move. If his hysteria

challenges. A mere hysteria won’t trouble

Crane isn’t. Observe and learn. Maybe

not to engage further. Once the restraints were removed, Theodore approached the Welch Senior. He examined Welch