Chapter 449

Not long after he spat out the dark blood, Hector came around. Although h

is body was weak, it was a miracle

that he'd made it.

As for Peter, when he saw Hector regain consciousness, he admitted defeat

and apologized to Dustin sincerely. He said that he'd been foolish to un

derestimate

the power of traditional medicine and that he'd resign from his position

after returning to his country to start learning traditional medicine ins

tead.

Dustin decided to let the man be. After all, Peter may be a proud man, bu

t he sincerely respected those who were stronger than him.

The rest of the Harmon family also resumed their activities after making

sure that Hector was fine. Quentin,

however, made sure to glare at Dustin on his way out.

"How are you feeling. Dad? Are you in pain anywhere?" Ruth walked over to

the bed, holding a glass of warm

water.

"I'm fine. I just feel slightly bloated." Hector took two sips.

"Duh. Look at the blood you threw up. It's full of maggots!" Ruth told hi

m, shaken.

"Huh?" Hector looked down and frowned. "What's this?"

"Dustin said you were poisoned by mystic poison. If it weren't for him, y

ou'd still be unconscious right now."

Ruth explained.

"Dustin?" Hector glanced around before noticing Dustin standing beside hi

m, his expression turning troubled."

I didn't expect you to save me."

"It's still too early to celebrate. Although I've

gotten rid of the venomous curse, you aren't in the clear yet."

Dustin told them bluntly.

"What do you mean?" Hector frowned.

"Mystic poison is a combination of witchcraft and parasitic poison. The p

arasitic poison has been cleared, but

the witchcraft issue remains." Dustin explained.

"Then what should we do?" Hector asked.

"Simple. I just need to treat you once per day for the next five days, an

d you'll recover," Dustin said.

"I see." Hector nodded and asked, "How much will each treatment cost?"

"I don't want money. I just need you to promise me something." Dustin bar

gained.

"What is it?"

"I hope you can annul the engagement between the Harmon family and the Gr

ant family." Dustin's reply was astonishing.

"Annul the engagement?" Hector frowned. "Never!"

"To tell you the truth, Mr. Harmon, I'm the only one who can save your li

fe. I think trading that marriage for your

life is a good deal," Dustin said with a small smile.

"Are you threatening me?" Hector narrowed his eyes.

"I wouldn't dare. I'm merely making a request."

"My answer won't change. Never!" Hector's attitude was firm. "I can tell

you that it doesn't matter if you treat me. The marriage will still comme

nce."

"Aren't you scared of dying?" Dustin frowned.

"What's there to fear? Everyone has to die eventually. The only thing dif

ferent is the timing." Hector answered calmly.

"I guess you are different. No one would think about death so calmly." Du

stin sighed. He had his doubts when he heard what Ruth said earlier, but

after speaking with Hector, he was now sure that the older man was not af

raid of death at all

Stubborn men like Hector were always the hardest to deal with.

"It's pointless to butter up to me now. Tell me how much money you want f

or saving me today, and forget about everything else." Hector stated icil

y.

"You don't have to pay me. I did what I needed to. I just want to see Nat

asha." Dustin gave in.

"Why do you want to see her? You should know that there's no future for y

ou two!" Hector warned.

"Even if there isn't, there's nothing wrong with meeting a friend, right?

Besides, Mrs. Harmon already agreed to this earlier." Dustin replied.