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.

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

Can they really save my grandfather?” Dahlia perked

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

also happens to be Dr.

Everyone’s expressions began

Dr. Peay, who were both already at the top of the pyramid when it came to medicine! His skills were so

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

grandfather’s only shot now.

my friend. He’ll come if I ask him

gets well, the Nicholson family will be in your

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

nothing. Let me ask for him.” Matt smiled

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

are you doing here,

I’m here to visit him.” Dustin’s face

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

Mom?” Dahlia rushed over when

your grandfather. I bet he knows your grandpa’s time is almost

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

got it all wrong. I’m just worried about Granddad’s condition,” Dustin

suspicious, Florence scoffed at him, “Who knows what your true intentions

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

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility

was about to say something else but swallowed her words and stepped

of thanks and

old man was ashen. He looked as though

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

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

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