An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 5

“How did you know that?”

Ruth’s eyes almost bulged out of her head. She was more shocked than embarrassed that Dustin could tell so much about her health just by looking at her tongue. Everything from the migraines to diarrhea was spot on. Was he really that good, or did he just make a lucky guess?

“There’s a lot you can tell about a person just by looking at them,” Dustin said nonchalantly.

“Do you believe him now, Ruth?” Natasha smiled. At the same time, she also heaved a silent sigh of relief. Thank goodness Dustin knew what he was doing.

“He just got lucky!” Ruth refused to admit defeat.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Rhys, she’s just too stubborn for her own good. Please ignore her,” Natasha told Dustin apologetically.

“It’s fine. Shall we begin?”

Dustin didn’t take Ruth’s attitude to heart. He walked over to Andrew and gave him a thorough check-up. It didn’t take long for him to find out what was going on. It was obvious to him that the old man had been poisoned. The poison was pretty potent too. Thankfully, it was discovered early on, so he could still be saved. Another day or two, and he would have been lying in the morgue!

“Ms. Harmon, can you get me some silver acupuncture needles?” Dustin asked.

“No problem.”

Natasha waved a hand. Immediately, one of her bodyguards went out. Five minutes later, he returned with a set of acupuncture needles.

“Thank you.”

place the needles in the correct pressure points. His actions were light but firm as his hands flew deftly. With his skill, his patient

“He’s good!”

know much about acupuncture as a medical practice, but she knew some experts in the field. From what she could see, those old experts had nothing on Dustin. His actions were one of an experienced and talented healer who had spent years in practice. She was curious about this man. Once all 16 needles were in place, Dustin breathed a sigh of relief. It had been some time since he last performed acupuncture, but thankfully he

that all? Nothing

toxin from his body; you shouldn’t remove the needles before the

Ruth pouted.

I

“Ruth!”

glared at

to go to the bathroom. Please watch over him while I’m gone,” Dustin told the occupants of the room before

in. These were some of the most skilled doctors in

you guys?” Ruth

I’m the executive director of the hospital, and also the dean of the

Jansen! The best doctor in Swinton!” Ruth was

like one of the best,” Dr. Jansen

to meet you, Dr.

of his way. Clearly, she trusted Dr. Jansen more than she trusted a youngster

Jansen nodded. When he got nearer to the bed, he frowned. “What’s with the

spoke, he made to remove

Seeing this, Natasha stopped

wrong?” Dr.

already hired another healer. He said that my grandfather has been poisoned. We cannot remove these

bullshit!” Dr. Jansen snorted derisively. “If

over 20. How could