Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:14 | Report Abuse

"Did you hit my brother just now?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:15 | Report Abuse

"I did. But..
Before he could finish, Dahlia interrupted him.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:19 | Report Abuse

"So it was you! I hadn't expected you to be such a person! Are you getting back at my family just because I divorced you?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:20 | Report Abuse

Hearing this, Dustin was taken aback. He hadn't expected Dahlia to be so aggressive. She hadn't even stopped to listen to what he had to say.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:20 | Report Abuse

After three years of marriage, she was treating him as if he was a mere stranger, or worse.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:21 | Report Abuse

"Dahlia Nicholson, is that what you think of me?
You knew your brother and I got into an altercation, but have you ever stopped to think why?" Dustin asked.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:22 | Report Abuse

"No matter what he did, you still shouldn't have punched him!" Dahlia insisted.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:22 | Report Abuse

Hearing this, Dustin laughed bitterly. He was disappointed in her. At this point, it didn't matter who was in the wrong. She clearly favored her brother over him.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:24 | Report Abuse

"Dustin, I'll give you another chance. Go to the hospital right now and apologize to James, and I'll pretend that nothing happened.
Otherwise..."

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:25 | Report Abuse

"Otherwise what?" Dustin retorted. "Are you going to sue me, or hire someone to kick me up?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:25 | Report Abuse

"Dustin! Are you really going to throw away my goodwill like this?" Dahlia snapped.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:29 | Report Abuse

"Goodwill? Are you sure it's goodwill that you're extending me? Anyway, I did beat up your brother, so do with that what you will."

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:29 | Report Abuse

"You..." Dahlia's retort was cut off as Dustin hung up.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:30 | Report Abuse

She almost threw out her phone in anger. Dahlia had always been good at hiding her true emotions. It was one of the reasons why she had managed to get to where she was today.
But right now, she was having a little trouble in that regard.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:32 | Report Abuse

"How rude of him. Ms. Nicholson, do you need me to arrange for someone to teach him a lesson?" Lyra asked.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:34 | Report Abuse

"No need. We're done now." Dahlia took a deep breath to quell her anger.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:34 | Report Abuse

"But..."
Lyra was about to say more when Dahlia stopped her.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:35 | Report Abuse

"That's enough of this. I need to work on more important matters, like the charity ball with the Harmon family."

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:37 | Report Abuse

"The charity ball? Has that got anything to do with our partners?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:37 | Report Abuse

"That's right. I just received news that the Harmon family has shortlisted the Quine Group.
If we do well at this ball, we could be the Harmon family's next partners!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:38 | Report Abuse

"That's great! I'II go make the arrangements right now!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:42 | Report Abuse

After hanging up the call, Dustin arrived at Swinton Primary Hospital. Natasha brought him into a private ward, where an old man was laying on the bed.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:42 | Report Abuse

He looked pale, and his lips were dry and cracked. His breathing was so weak that it seemed to stop. Several doctors surrounded him, but none of them looked optimistic.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:42 | Report Abuse

"Natasha! You're finally here. These doctors are useless!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:43 | Report Abuse

Suddenly, a young woman with a ponytail ran up to them. She was the second daughter of the Harmon family, Ruth Harmon, and the old man on the bed was Andrew Harmon, her grandfather.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:44 | Report Abuse

"Ms. Harmon, we've already done everything we could. There's nothing else we can do for him," a doctor said helplessly.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:45 | Report Abuse

"If there's nothing you can do, then let someone else take over the reins," Natasha said coldly.
"Mr. Rhys will take over."
"Mr. Rhys?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:46 | Report Abuse

The surrounding doctors had strange expressions on their faces. Dustin looked too young to be a good doctor.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:46 | Report Abuse

"Are you kidding me, Natasha? This is Mr.
Rhys?" Ruth looked shocked. "He looks about the same age as I am. Is he really a doctor?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:47 | Report Abuse

age as I am. Is he really a doctor?"
"Don't judge a book by its cover. Mr. Anderson was the one who introduced him to me. I trust him," Natasha said.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:47 | Report Abuse

To be frank, she wasn't quite sure about Dustin either, but if Hunter recommended him, then he had to have his merits.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:48 | Report Abuse

"Could Mr. Anderson have been conned too?"
Ruth still looked doubtful. "Hey, you, are you really a doctor?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:48 | Report Abuse

"I know a little about medicine," Dustin replied.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:49 | Report Abuse

"Just a little?" Ruth pouted. "You should know that we only let in the best doctors into this room.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:49 | Report Abuse

Everyone here is a known expert in their field, and none of them could do anything about this illness. How are you so confident that you can?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:50 | Report Abuse

"Ruth! Watch your manners!" Natasha admonished.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:50 | Report Abuse

"He doesn't look reliable, Natasha! I'm just worried that he might make Grandfather worse!" Ruth said.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 20:51 | Report Abuse

"Watch your words." Natasha frowned.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:05 | Report Abuse

"I don't care, I won't believe in him unless he can prove himself to me," Ruth said with her head held high.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:05 | Report Abuse

"How should I prove myself?" Dustin asked nonchalantly.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:06 | Report Abuse

"Tell me what ails me. If you're correct, then I'II believe in you!"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:06 | Report Abuse

"Really?"

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:07 | Report Abuse

"What's wrong? You're scared? If you can't do it, then please leave. Stop wasting our time!" Ruth snorted.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:08 | Report Abuse

"Show me your tongue," Dustin said.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:09 | Report Abuse

Ruth did as he said.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:10 | Report Abuse

After a quick look, Dustin said without any hesitation, "You have an endocrine imbalance, so you should be experiencing irregular periods and migraines. You're also showing some signs of food poisoning, which has affected your digestive system. You've been having diarrhea, haven't you?

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:10 | Report Abuse

Oh, another thing, you have hemorrhoids..."
The more he spoke, the tenser Ruth became.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:11 | Report Abuse

"How did you know that?"
Ruth's eyes almost bulged out. She was more shocked than embarrassed that Dustin could tell so much about her health just by looking at her tongue.

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:11 | Report Abuse

Everything from the migraines to diarrhea was spot on. Was he really that good, or did he just make a lucky guess?

Posted by Zuliana > 2023-12-22 21:11 | Report Abuse

"There's a lot you can tell about a person just by looking at them," Dustin said nonchalantly.