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.

might be able to do something.” Matt, who had been standing nearby. finally

fabulous doctor? Who? Can they really save

Dr. Ross Leister. He just arrived from Millsburg, and his medical skills

illnesses! He also happens

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

get him to examine Granddad?” Dahlia asked, her tone hopeful. This

grandfather’s only shot now.

if I

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

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

me ask for him.” Matt smiled and left

as Matt had left, Dustin entered the ward but was

you doing

heard that Granddad’s sick. I’m here

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

Dahlia rushed over when she

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!”

Henry Nicholson had always treated Dustin like his own grandson. It would be no surprise if the old man left Dustin something to take

all wrong. I’m just worried about Granddad’s

him, “Who knows

let him in. He’s just showing his love

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility if

about to say something else but swallowed her words

Dustin gave a nod of thanks and walked straight

old man was ashen. He looked as though

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

Flaming Frost Poison?” Dustin pondered as he narrowed his

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