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.” Matt, who had

they really save my grandfather?” Dahlia perked up

Dr. Ross Leister. He just arrived from Millsburg, and his medical skills are top–notch. He’s

illnesses! He also happens to be Dr. Rowan Cross‘ apprentice,” Matt

began to brighten

on par with Dr. Watkinds and Dr. Peay, who were both already at the top of the pyramid when it came

Dahlia asked, her tone hopeful. This doctor was

grandfather’s only shot now.

He’ll come if I ask him to”

wonderful news! If Old Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

Let me ask for him.” Matt smiled and left the

had left, Dustin entered the ward but was stopped in his tracks

doing

heard that Granddad’s sick. I’m here

you think you are? You’re no longer my son–in–law. We don’t welcome

wrong. Mom?” Dahlia rushed over

bastard 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 fortune!”

Nicholson had always treated Dustin like his own grandson. It would be no surprise if the

wrong. I’m just worried about Granddad’s condition,”

him, “Who

just showing his love for

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility

say something else but swallowed her words

a nod of thanks and

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

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

Poison?” Dustin pondered as he narrowed his eyes, silently coming up

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