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?”

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

that’s the case, why aren’t you eating?”

“I’ll eat… I’ll eat…”

in his mouth. He started chewing slowly, all the while looking at Dustin, trying to please him. “Dr. Dustin, you should eat too. The taste is

put down his chopsticks and remained silent,

eating? This is a delicious meal specially prepared

an awkward smile, and he

of ferocity appeared on his face. “Dr. Dustin! Eat! Why aren’t you eating yet?! I’ve already eaten! Why won’t you

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

mean?” Scott suddenly felt

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

Scott entered the room, but it hadn’t

Scott eat

expect the other party to endure this much, willing to risk their

How did you know it’s poisoned?” Scott finally

blood was already flowing from

had turned a purplish-blue

I’m a doctor, and not