An Understated Dominance

Chapter 1384: Beheaded

Dustin once again displayed a smile and said, “Come on, eat, don’t be shy.”

Scott, still apprehensive, held his bowl and chopsticks but remained motionless, keeping his head down.

“You’re so thin, and this is the time to grow. You should eat more,” Dustin picked up a piece of sea cucumber and placed it in Scott’s bowl.

“Th-thank you, Dr. Dustin,” Scott managed a forced smile but appeared nervous.

“Why aren’t you eating? Is it not to your liking? Come, try the shrimp and the oxtail,” Dustin said, picking up two dishes and offering them to Scott.
He looked like a caring father.

“That’s enough, Dr. Dustin, please eat,” Scott said, still trembling, and his hands shaking as he held the bowl.

“I’m not hungry. You go ahead,” Dustin smiled.

“I’m… I’m not hungry either,” Scott’s face twitched.

“It’s okay if you’re not hungry. Just taste the flavors. Go ahead.”

Dustin nodded and, noticing that Scott was hesitating, suddenly said, “Why? Don’t tell me you suspect I poisoned the food?”

stiffened, and he forced a smile, sweating on his forehead. “H-how could that be? Dr. Dustin, don’t joke

case, why aren’t

“I’ll eat… I’ll eat…”

slowly, all the while looking at Dustin, trying to please

and remained silent, just

Dustin, what’s wrong? Why aren’t you eating? This is a delicious meal specially

and he continued to urge Dustin to

of ferocity appeared on his

loyalty. You’re willing to risk your own life to achieve your goals. But unfortunately, you’ve miscalculated,” Dustin’s smile slowly faded from

What do you mean?”

combined with Thunder Vine – three poisonous herbs mixed together. You guys, you’re trying to kill me,” Dustin narrowed his

since Scott entered the room, but it hadn’t manifested

eat first

to endure this much, willing to

How did you know it’s poisoned?” Scott

moment, black blood was already flowing from his

face had turned a purplish-blue

not just an ordinary one,” Dustin