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.

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

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

Dr. Ross Leister. He just arrived from

illnesses! He also happens to be Dr.

began to brighten when they

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

him to examine Granddad?” Dahlia asked,

grandfather’s only shot now.

He’ll come if I

Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family will

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

Let me ask for him.” Matt

left, Dustin entered the ward but was stopped

doing here, Rhys?” she

here to visit him.” Dustin’s face

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

rushed over when she

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

Dustin like his own grandson. It would be no surprise

just worried about Granddad’s condition,” Dustin

“Who knows what your true intentions

let him in. He’s just showing his love for

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility

say something else but swallowed her

you.” Dustin gave a nod of thanks and

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

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

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

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