Chapter 87.

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?"