Rowan's actions had left everyone in the
room stunned. "N–no way! Dustin knows Dr. Cross? How is that possible?!"
"Oh my goodness, Dustin is incredible! He can even make Dr. Cross
apologize?" Everyone in the room exchanged glances of shock as they
watched Dustin's calm, unfazed expression and the respectful look on Dr.
Cross' face. They had difficulty picturing someone mediocre knowing
someone like Dr. Cross. "Are–are my eyes playing tricks on me?" Florence
was in disbelief. *The great Dr. Rowan Cross, the best doctor in the
world, was apologizing to Dustin? How unbelievable! "Could it be that
Dustin's Hexanavir really was a gift from Dr. Cross?" Dahlia was also
shocked to her core. To be honest, ever since the divorce, she noticed
that Dustin had become more discreet. "What a nuisance!" Matt muttered to
himself, looking gloomy. Dr Cross" appearance had disrupted his plan. "S–
sir… You really know this guy?" Ross asked in disbelief, cradling his
face. "Know him? Mr. Rhys is my savior. You've got some nerve. How dare
you disrespect Mr. Rhys? Hurry up and kneel! Apologize to him!" Rowan
roared, slapping Ross twice more. "I–I'm sorry. I was the one who didn't
recognise master's savior. Please forgive me!" Ross gave in and hurriedly
kneeled before Dustin. He was no longer as arrogant as he was before.
"Mr. Rhys, this failure of an apprentice made a grave mistake not
recognizing someone incredible like you. Please don't pay any mind to
what he says. Of course, if you need to vent your dissatisfaction, you
may punish him as you see fit. I'll take responsibility even if you hit
him to death!" Rowan's words shocked the injured doctor as he trembled in
fear. From the look on his master's face, he realised he had messed with
the wrong person. If Rowan did not go easy on him, he's dead! "I don't
need to punish him. I just hope you will be stricter with apprentices so
they don't ruin your reputation, Dr. Cross," Dustin said in a gentle
voice. "Of course, of course," Rowan agreed, nodding. "I will make this
one reflect on his behavior. If he doesn't change his ways, I'll kick him
out!" "That's your decision to make," Dustin added. "Failure! Hurry up
and thank Mr. Rhys for being so forgiving!" Rowan roared. "Thank you, Mr.
Rhys, for your kindness!" the doctor kneeled before him. "That's enough.
Get up." Dustin waved him away. "Mr. Rhys, it's been so long since we
last saw each other after we parted ways. Do you have some time to have a
meal with me?" Rowan asked. Upon hearing the invitation,
everyone in the room was fired up. What an honor it was to share a meal
with Dr. Cross. Even the great elites from Millsburg had to make
reservations to meet him. "Dammit! This Dustin guy really hit the
jackpot!" "I know, right? To get on Dr. Cross' good side, he must have a
great life ahead of him." They were jealous and filled with envy. The
words that left of Dustin's lips in reply to the esteemed doctor shocked
everyone even further. "I don't have the time right now. I'll let you
know when I'm free," Dustin replied. "H–he rejected Dr. Cross? The guy
who got kicked out of the Nicholson family rejected an invitation from
the great Dr. Cross? Did I hear that correctly?" everyone questioned.
"Oh, okay. I can always make time for Mr. Rhys." No one expected Rowan's
response. Not only was he not angry, but he was even happier than before.
Dustin had not explicitly rejected him. That meant Rowan still stood a
chance. "Mr. Rhys, you're busy. I won't waste more of your time.
Goodbye," Rowan said tactfully, shaking Dustin's, hand. He dragged his
apprentice by his ear and left the room. After they had left, the ward
was in an uproar again. They looked at Dustin in surprise. "Dustin, how
do you know Dr. Cross?" It was Dahlia who spoke up first. "I helped him
once, so he owes me a favor." Dustin said bluntly. "Just like that?"
Dahlia was shocked. "What else is there?" Dustin replied. "So that's how
it is. I thought." Dahlia trailed off. Everyone else let out a sigh of
relief at his reply. They thought that Dustin had curried Rowan's favor
using other mysterious means. It turned out that he was just lucky.
"Humph! So what if you helped him once? You just got lucky! What's so
special about that!" "He only owes you a favor. He already gifted you a
bottle of Hexanavir. And now he's saved your reputation. The next time
you ask him for help, he won't comply!" "We should stand on our own two
feet. You shouldn't keep seeking out others for help. After all, it won't
last forever." Now that they knew the truth, the crowd started making
sarcastic comments. After all, they still couldn't accept that a nobody
like Dustin could be better than them. "Dustin, thank you for what you
did earlier," Dahlia mumbled awkwardly. She never thought that Dustin
would know Dr. Cross. He even cured her grandfather's illness. Reflecting
on her actions, she couldn't help but feel guilty. "You don't have to say
anything. Saving Granddad was my decision. It had nothing to do with
you," Dustin replied. Dahlia's gratitude
vanished with Dustin's cold words. She frowned and thought to herself, "I
already expressed my gratitude. What else does he want? Should I
apologize to him in front of everyone? Does he need to be so particular?"