An Understated Dominance

Chapter 81

Chapter 81

Meanwhile, in a nearby hospital room, Dahlia’s grandfather lay unconscious, his face ashen.

Florence and several members of the Nicholson family gathered together as they discussed countermeasures

hushedly.

“How peculiar. Old Mr. Nicholson has always been fine. Why did he suddenly fall ill?”

“Exactly! He’s always looked so strong and healthy. Who would’ve guessed that this would happen if he fell

ill.”

Everyone sighed with pity for the old man.

“How’s Granddad?” Dahlia bolted into the room in her heels. She had been in a meeting when she received the

news of her grandfather falling ill and rushed over as fast as possible.

“Dahlia, the doctors think that he might not make it,” Florence mumbled, shaking her head.

“What?” Dahlia’s face paled. “How could that be? Wasn’t he fine yesterday?”

“I think it’s weird too! But maybe this is his fate.” Florence sighed.

“Where’s the doctor? Doctor!” Dahlia called, distraught.

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“It’s futile. All sorts of doctors have checked him. They say his symptoms are too weird. There’s no way for

them to find the root cause of his condition, and the only thing left to do is wait for his death.”

“I–impossible!” shrieked Dahlia as she began to panic. She couldn’t imagine her grandfather, who loved her

so dearly, passing away.

to do something.” Matt, who had been standing

Can they really save my grandfather?” Dahlia

Ross Leister. He just arrived from Millsburg, and

sorts of illnesses! He also happens to be Dr. Rowan Cross‘

began to

familiar with his accomplishments. He was on par with Dr. Watkinds and Dr. Peay, who were both already at the top of the pyramid when it came to medicine! His skills were so good they had already reached perfection. As his apprentice, Dr. Leister’s skills

Granddad?” Dahlia asked, her tone hopeful. This doctor

grandfather’s only shot now.

He’ll come if I ask

wonderful news! If Old Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family will be in your

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

me ask for him.”

entered the ward but was stopped in his tracks

doing here, Rhys?”

Granddad’s sick. I’m here to visit him.” Dustin’s face was

no longer my son–in–law. We don’t welcome you here!” hissed

rushed over when

is pretending to care and wants to visit your grandfather. I bet he knows your grandpa’s time is almost up, so he’s here to try to get a piece of the family

family knew that Henry Nicholson had always treated Dustin like his own grandson.

all wrong. I’m just worried about

scoffed at him, “Who knows what your true intentions

in. He’s just showing his love for Granddad.” Dahlia

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility if something

to say something else but swallowed her words and stepped

you.” Dustin gave a nod of thanks

He looked as though he had just experienced a

was shocked to discover that, although his limbs were cold, an extreme heat emanated from under the

Frost Poison?” Dustin pondered as he

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