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?”

to your sister’s request and break off the engagement

“Dustin, this isn’t a matter to be taken

engagement be broken off, the relationship between the two families would worsen, which

it’s more important than your father’s life?”

bigger picture. For the greater good of the family, he’d rather sacrifice himself!” Ruth told him

that stubborn?”

against her will? I would love for you to be my brother–in- law, but my dad will never allow her to break

a stubborn old man!” Dustin frowned. At first, he thought he’d be able to use this

“If you want to stop them from getting married, I have

is it?” Dustin

For example, the Grant family.” Ruth lowered her voice. “The Harmons‘ annual family gathering is happening tomorrow. I’m sure