An Understated Dominance

Chapter 46

“I don’t understand what you mean.” Dustin kept a straight face and played dumb. He was not one to claim credit or recognition for what he had done. Since things had ended between them, he hoped they wouldn’t be involved with each other in any way.

“It really wasn’t you?” Dahlia still had some doubts.

“Ms. Nicholson, I think there’s some misunderstanding. How can someone as useless as me help you?” Dustin replied coldly.

“Maybe I was wrong.” There was a hint of disappointment in her eyes as she added, “That’s right. Why would you help me? After all, we’re no longer together. Besides, you’re not capable of doing so.”

“As you said, I have no money or power. I’m nothing compared to Chris. Is there anything else?” Dustin’s face remained blank. 1

“No. You can go back to Ms. Harmon,” Dahlia said scornfully.

“Alright, please excuse me.” Dustin did not say much more and quickly caught up with Natasha, who deliberately walked slower.

“Mr. Rhys, it seems Ms. Nicholson still has some feelings for you,” Natasha teased.

“Feelings?” Dustin laughed mockingly, “It’s good enough that we haven’t turned against each other.”

“You can never read a woman’s heart. There may be things even she has yet to figure out.” Natasha smiled

and tried to change the topic. “Oh, you mentioned you still need some rare herbs?”

“Why? Have you found them?” Dustin immediately perked up.

“Not yet. But I know someone who can help you. He was bom into a family of doctors, and he collects many valuable herbs. Maybe he has what you need,” Natasha explained.

“Oh? Who is it?” Dustin inquired.

“Follow me and you’ll find out.”

give more details. She took Dustin’s hand and went to the lounge

lounge room. One of them was Natasha’s

about a couple of decades older

muscles bulge. He

he was

immediately gestured for him to sit once

are you feeling, Old Mr. Harmon?” Dustin

not, I would have lost my life.”

Dustin

Rhys, I would like to introduce someone

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Chapter 46

the other man. “This is Duane Welch, an expert in medicine. He’s from Millsburg and has a lot of experience. You can ask

met you before.”

takes.” Duane sized him up disdainfully. He had personally come because he heard there was a famous doctor in Swinton.

a waste of his

book by its cover. I’ve personally witnessed Mr. Rhys‘ skill. He’s on par with other

he should evaluate me and see if he could diagnose anything.“Duane started to get ready for an evaluation. It was obvious

disease you

Duane was slightly startled. “Are you joking? You can diagnose

in Millsburg can’t do

if others can do it. But I can indeed see what disease

to know

and you often become breathless. Your chest area especially is infected, and in addition to the internal injuries you suffered before, you are now terminally ill!” Dustin explained in

ill? Ha!

lifestyle since I was young? My body is very strong. Besides, I

healthy physically. The real disease is internal. Also, you should stop taking those supplements as they would only make your condition worse. Once it

warned.

been taking those supplements since I was young and nothing has happened in 40 years. Now you’re telling me they don’t work?” Duane was very