Chapter: 161
“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.