<strong>An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori Chapter 1290</strong>


    Harper couldn’t understand why Brooke had shown this secret ce to someone he had only met.


    “Well…” Brooke hesitated, feeling awkward. He couldn’t just say that Dustin had barged in.Dustin exined, “I’m here to visit my uncle, Cinna.”


    “That’s right, this is Mr. Rhys, Cinna’s nephew. It’s only natural for him to visit his uncle,” Brooke said solemnly.“Nephew? Uncle?” Harper looked at Dustin suspiciously.


    “Grandpa, are you sure he’s not lying? Mr. Shaffer has been in aa for ten years.“And suddenly, his nephew shows up to visit. Don’t you think something fishy is going on?”


    “You’re overreacting. I trust Mr. Rhys is not a bad man,” Brooke said firmly,dismissing her doubts..Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org.


    “But-!”


    Harper was about to say more, but Brooke held his hand to cut her off. ” Enough, let’s talk about thister.“You said there was a problem downstairs. What happened?”


    “Oh, that bastard, Ziggy Larkspur, is back. He ims that the medicine you prescribed himst time worsens his condition.


    “He said if you don’t fix it today, he’ll destroy Harmony Healers!” Harper was indignant.Brooke frowned at this news. “Ithought we would have time before troubles started, but I didn’t think it would be this soon.”


    Dustin asked, “What’s going on, Dr. Busch?”


    Brooke exined, “Our Harmony Healers are at a prime location and have a good reputation.


    “A pharmaceuticalpany has been attempting to buy us out, but I’ve refused each time. So, they’ve sent people here to cause trouble and damage our reputation.”


    Dustin raised an eyebrow, “So, they’re resorting to brute force?“How dare they be so bold? Doesn’t anyone keep them in line?”


    “Well… reporting them to the authorities is useless. These bastards are fast, and they vanish once the officers show up.


    “Even if they are caught, they have powerful supporters who will have them out in no time,” Brooke said. It was a difficult situation for him to be in. Brooke felt helpless even if he haddivine medical skills. He had been harassed for months.


    Dustin offered, “Dr. Busch, why don’t we go downstairs and see what’s happening? I have experience dealing with these people, and maybe I can help.”


    Brooke had cared for Cinna for ten years, so Dustin thought he should repay the favor.


    “What can you do?” Harper sneered at him.


    “Ziggy is a notorious figure in South City and has powerful connections. You’re an outsider. How can you fight against him?”


    “She’s right, Mr. Rhys. You can’t afford to upset Ziggy. Don’t worry about it. Let me take care of it.


    “I still have some influence here in South City; they won’t dare doanything rash,” Brooke said thoughtfully.


    “Grandpa, you don’t have to worry. I’ve already informed Cody, and he’ll take care of Ziggy.“We’ll just go down and hold them back until Cody gets here,” Harper said confidently.


    “It looks like we’ll need to rely on Cody. “Brooke nodded.


    “Let’s go downstairs and meet them.” With that, he led them down to the first floor of Harmony Healers.On the first floor, a scarred-faced man sat at the counter, slicing an apple. His henchmen sat behind him, pushing all the patients out of the way.


    All the doctors and apprentices from Harmony Healers were huddled in one corner, trembling with fear and unable to speak.


    “Hey, where’s Brooke? Tell him to get out here!” Ziggy grew impatient and grumbled.


    “I’m counting to three; if he’s not here, I’ll wreck this ce!”