An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 7

“Is he awake?”

Everyone was stunned when they saw Andrew return to consciousness. The doctors were dumbstruck when they noticed the monitors showing Andrew’s vital signs were all normal. Who would have expected a young man like Dustin to cure an unknown disease that had stumped the entire specialist team? This was unheard of!

“That’s amazing! Grandfather is awake!”

Ruth burst into tears of happiness when she saw her grandfather’s recovery. Natasha also breathed a sigh of relief.

“Mr. Rhys, I don’t know how to thank you for this. From now on, you are the Harmon family’s honored guest!”

She bowed deeply to Dustin.

“You’re welcome, Ms. Harmon. It was no trouble at all.”

Dustin gave her a small smile. However, Dustin’s humble words irked Dr. Jansen. He and his team had done all they could to cure Andrew, but this punk called it “no trouble at all?” Clearly, Dustin was insulting them indirectly!

“Hey, you! What’s up with the centipede? Why would there be a centipede in my grandfather’s body?” Ruth spoke up.

“This is not a normal centipede. It’s actually a venomous curse.” Dustin turned to Andrew. “Mr. Harmon, where were you recently? Have you eaten anything out of the ordinary?”

“You’re spot on. A few days ago, I was at Millsburg for a party and drank some wine.” Andrew nodded.

“If I’m not mistaken, you must have been cursed,” Dustin concluded.

“Cursed?”

Andrew was taken aback. The rest of them stared at each other in surprise. After all, it wasn’t every day that someone got cursed.

“Don’t spout nonsense! It’s illogical that this could be a curse! If you ask me, Mr. Harmon must have ingested centipede eggs by mistake!” Dr. Jansen interrupted.

the stomach’s acid! It’s fine if you are not familiar with this, but do not spread false information!”

Jansen shut up when he caught sight of Natasha’s

your diagnosis. I will investigate this further,” Natasha

venomous curses before, however, she had no personal experience. Who would have thought that her grandfather was suffering from this? Natasha was determined to

prescription for five days to remove the

you so much, Mr. Rhys.”

since there’s nothing more

me see you off.” Natasha got

should I do with

he was going to eat those insects. Since he was the one who requested it, we shall fulfill his wish! All of you, make sure

Dr. Jansen went

this moment, in another hospital room, a similar scene

How could Rhys hit me? Please, you have

head bound up tightly.

worry, I will get even with him for you!” Florence comforted James

had the nerve to physically assault both of you!” A handsome young man dressed in a suit spoke up. He was the second son of the Nolan

my son like a maniac. No one could stop him!” Florence

Was he such a crazy person?” Chris frowned. “I know some thugs who can teach him a lesson. Shall I help you out, Mrs.

that would be great!” Florence

they knock some sense into him. Fracture a bone

I assure you, he is as

had bothered him long ago. How was it possible that a useless bum like him could have such an attractive and successful lady as his wife? Chris

your injuries?” Dahlia asked as she entered the hospital room suddenly. She was dressed in a slinky black dress that showed

Look at me, I’m terribly hurt!” James sat

happened and apologized over the phone. Let’s forget about

beaten black and blue! An apology isn’t going to cut it! What do

what do you