An Understated Dominance

Chapter 445

The next morning. Dustin was reading medical literature when a silver Bentley pulled up at the entrance of the courtyard.

“Bad news, Dustin! Something happened to my dad!” Ruth rushed into the building and yelled anxiously.

“Calm down. Your dad won’t die yet.” Dustin slowly lowered his book, looking unbothered.

“Huh? How did you know?” Ruth was surprised.

“Didn’t I tell you yesterday? Your father was poisoned, and he won’t live past three days. This is only the second day, so he still has one day left.” Dustin answered.

“Then, what should we do? Can you treat him?” Ruth pressed.

“I can, but on one condition.”

“What is it?”

sister’s request and break off the engagement

engagement?” Ruth frowned. “Dustin, this isn’t a matter to be taken lightly.

off, the relationship between the two families

more important than your father’s life?” Dustin

bigger picture. For the greater good

that stubborn?” Dustin

sister be forced to do something against her will? I would love for you to be my brother–in- law, but my dad will never allow her to break off the engagement.” Ruth

use this incident to change the other man’s mind, but it seemed like that

stop

it?”

always try someone else. For example, the Grant family.” Ruth lowered her voice. “The Harmons‘ annual family gathering is happening tomorrow. I’m sure Tyler will send some gifts tomorrow. You should use that opportunity to kick up a fuss. You