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.

I know a fabulous doctor. He might be able to do something.”

doctor? Who? Can they really save my grandfather?” Dahlia perked

name is Dr. Ross Leister. He just arrived from Millsburg,

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

Cross‘ apprentice?” Everyone’s expressions began to brighten

were 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.

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

grandfather’s only shot now.

friend. He’ll come if I

Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

nothing. Let me ask for him.” Matt smiled

entered the ward

you doing here,

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

do you think you are? You’re no longer my son–in–law. We don’t welcome you here!” hissed Florence as she

over

your grandpa’s time is almost up, so he’s here to try to get a piece of the family fortune!” Florence

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

wrong. I’m just worried

scoffed at him, “Who knows what your true intentions

just showing his love for

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility

was about to say something else but swallowed

Dustin gave a nod of thanks and

was ashen. He looked as though he had just experienced a

Henry’s hand. He was shocked to discover that, although his limbs were cold, an extreme heat emanated from

as he narrowed his eyes, silently

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