Chapter 2235 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
As the two poisons battled fiercely within Alicia, blood trickled from her nose, and her body convulsed slightly.
Dustin kept his hand on her back as he continuously channeled mystical pure energy into her. Her circulatory pathways were damaged and repaired repeatedly in this process, which lasted about half an hour.
Eventually, the poisons were neutralized. Her body calmed, her expression relaxed, and the nosebleed stopped.
Though still pale, her steady pulse and smooth breathing indicated she was out of danger. Only then did Dustin slowly remove his hand and end the treatment.
âThe voodoo in Aliciaâs body has been cleared. Sheâs stable now, but she needs to rest and avoid strenuous activity,â Dustin said as he rose to his feet. He looked tired, drenched in sweat.
âAlicia⦠Is she really okay?â Auroraâs eyes widened with a mix of nervousness and hope.
âWhy donât you check for yourself?â he said, his words brief.
Dustin slumped onto a chair and gulped down the tea. No matter how strong he was, the prolonged use of his mystical pure energy had drained him.
Yet, he found solace in knowing his efforts had paid off and Alicia was safe.
Aurora took a deep breath and cautiously approached the bed to check on Alicia. She finally smiled when she felt her sisterâs steady breathing and strong pulse.
âThis is great! My sister has been cured. âTears of joy welled up in her eyes.
She had sought Dustinâs help as a final resort but didnât hold high expectations. To her astonishment, he successfully cured Alicia. This event reminded Aurora not to judge people hastily.
âDustin, thank you so much.â Grace breathed a sigh of relief and was grateful for his efforts.
She knew the risks he took, and she wasnât oblivious to his sacrifice. His commitment, driven partly by respect for her, deeply touched her. She knew he had willingly risked his life for her sake.
âThereâs nothing more rewarding than saving a life, so the hard work was worth it,â Dustin replied with a faint smile.
âIs she cured?â Brian was taken aback and somewhat doubtful.
He immediately stepped forward to check Aliciaâs pulse. His disbelief deepened as he felt her once weak pulse now strong and steady, akin to a healthy individualâs.
Brian pondered how this could be possible and questioned whether Dustin was a skilled doctor.
âDr. Rhys⦠Youâre a miracle worker!â Once Aurora confirmed that Aliciaâs condition was stable, she promptly said to Dustin, âThank you for saving my sister. Your kindness wonât be forgotten. Weâll make sure to provide anything you require!â
âIâm here because Ms. Linsor asked me to help treat Alicia. You should thank her.â Dustin redirected the praise toward Grace.
âThank you so much, Faith.â Aurora clasped her hands in gratitude toward Grace. Any prejudice she had with Grace before was now replaced by deep gratitude.
âDonât mention it. Alicia is a close friend of mine. How could I stand by when sheâs in trouble?â Grace smiled.
âRegardless, both of you are the Celestial Allianceâs valued benefactor. Should you ever require assistance in the future, count on us to be there for you,â Aurora pledged sincerely.
âWaitâ¦â Brian suddenly interjected and asked, âAliciaâs vital signs are stable, but why hasnât she woken up yet? Whatâs the reason for that?â
Despite Dustinâs apparent success in saving Alicia, Brian couldnât shake off his lingering doubts. He suspected that Dustin might have employed a deceptive tactic to create a temporary improvement in her condition to fool them.
âHer body is still weak. Although the voodoo has been dispelled, she still needs proper rest,â Dustin explained calmly.
âHmph! Thatâs just your excuse. How do I know youâre not lying? What if Alicia never regains consciousness?â Brian eyed him suspiciously.
âWhat do you mean by that? Are you trying to pick a fight?â Dustin frowned.
He found Brian like an annoying fly, buzzing incessantly since Dustin started treating Alicia. Even after her recovery, Brian persisted in causing trouble, which only fueled Dustinâs frustration.
âIâm merely being cautious to prevent anyone from exploiting the situation,â Brian said as he feigned righteousness.
He added, âIf what you claim is true and Alicia indeed wakes up today, Iâll gladly recognize your abilities and compensate you generously.â
Then, he threatened, âBut if she doesnât wake up, it will prove youâre a fraud, and youâll have to deal with me!â