Withal had been wrestling with a question for some time, and he finally decided to pose it to Catherine."Catherine, you're not a doctor, so how did you determine that Bert died from heart failure?" he inquired.Catherine, who had never performed an autopsy herself, had relied on the outward signs of the body to deduce the cause of death. Even the chief attendant, who had witnessed her assessment, couldn't help but be amazed."Catherine is truly remarkable!" he thinks.In response to Withal's question, Catherine, who was leaning against Branden, groggy and half-asleep, gave her answer."Well, when waiting for the test results, I flipped through some medical books out of sheer boredom," she said.Upon hearing this, Withal couldn't resist giving Catherine a thumbs-up.It was evident that she was a top-notch expert, effortlessly surpassing others with her remarkable insights.Withal chose to remain silent, and he didn't want to pursue the matter further.He felt that pressing on
Catherine found herself in the spotlight once more due to her impressive display of skill.She had initially disagreed with the king's request to stay at the palace.The King of Ravenloth increased the stakes once again! Money could make almost anything happen, and seeing how generous the king was, Catherine agreed to stay until evening.Alone in the royal garden, Catherine enjoyed a leisurely walk. Before long, a handsome young man approached her. Judging by his attire, he was undoubtedly a member of the royal family, perhaps even a prince.His complexion was fairer than that of the ordinary royal members, and his well-defined features were captivating. However, what drew the most attention were his eyes, which held the captivating depth of the ocean, drawing anyone into a world of unspoken secrets.Catherine could sense that he was heading straight toward her and even paused intentionally in front of her. But for Catherine, whether he was a king or a prince, there was no p
Upon Catherine heard Paxton's explanation, her eyes sparkled with curiosity."Well, this story is unexpectedly intriguing. It's more captivating than some period dramas penned by those boring playwrights."Paxton was surprised that Catherine had the inclination to jest about such matters. Currently confined within the palace, every time they mentioned leaving, the king presented various reasons to convince them to stay.If sweet words didn't work, he'd resort to spending exorbitant sums.In their eyes, Catherine had now become the lifeline for the entire royal family. After learning about the queen's curse, Catherine's interest was piqued by another matter.She raised an eyebrow at Paxton, who instantly felt a chill running down his spine.The voice that spoke again was almost trembling."Miss Swann, feel free to ask if you have any concerns!"As long as he didn't have to endure that terrifying look, he was ready to do anything for her!Catherine raised an eyebrow, her ton
The moment Catherine appeared, all eyes were on her.Seeing her arrival, the old king couldn't wait and said, "Dr. Sugar, please come over and check the crown prince. He suddenly fell ill, and the physicians were helpless."Catherine took a step forward."Your Majesty, are you sure she's up to the task?" Queen Lina, who was sitting beside the king, spoke.Her words dripped with disdain as if she held Catherine in contempt.The old king, holding the queen's hand, filled with affection, said, "My love, the doctor is truly skilled. It was she who used mysterious Eastern medical arts to cure Henry's illness. I believe in her, and she can help the crown prince."Queen Lina's eyes scrutinized Catherine from head to toe, her gaze thorough and unrelenting.Catherine stood tall and unbothered by Queen Lina's condescension.When Queen Lina continued her inspection without pause, she casually moved to a nearby chair and took a seat.Knowing it was Queen Lina's son who was suffering, Cath
Withal cast a disdainful glance at the king of Ravenloth, surprised at how quickly the old man could change his demeanor.The same king who had been shouting and demanding their submission now wore a completely different, ingratiating expression. It made Withal wonder if the king's reputation was indeed so insignificant."Catherine, what's our next move?" Withal inquired,He knew that Catherine was the only one he truly cared about.Whatever Catherine said, he would heed.Catherine seemed to be lazy at that moment.She responded with just two words, "Let's go."Following her lead, they departed with an air of nonchalance.Queen Lina was fuming, and her face flushed with anger. She lashed out at the king, "Your Majesty, how can you let these three walk away like this? They insulted the royal family and even injured our people. Are you just going to let them go unpunished?"The king looked exasperated.He tried to calm the furious queen. "Lina, let this matter be. Say no more
Catherine's silence unsettled Harry. He quickly sensed something was amiss, and a perplexed expression crossed his face."Doctor, don't you desire the Passam Stone?" he inquired. "Aren't scientists like you the most eager to get hold of it?"Catherine examined him carefully, finding no traces of deceit on his face."Tell me," she eventually replied. "What do you need my assistance with?"Her response brought relief to Harry. He said, "Doctor, my request is modest. I simply hope that you can help me escape from the palace."He went on, "A strange illness is spreading within the palace, much like a plague, afflicting members of the royal family. The king has decreed that no one from the royal family can leave the palace. I only wish to stay alive. If you can aid me in escaping and safeguard my life, I'll reward you with the Passam Stone."Catherine lowered her head, a frigid intensity in her eyes, and her icy gaze swept over Harry."Why do you believe I can get you out of the
Catherine's slender arm rested casually on the sofa's armrest, tapping rhythmically."Answer it," she commanded.A single word containing an order.Withal immediately answered the phone and switched it to speaker mode.The voice on the other end of the line was impatient, belonging to the chief attendant."Mr. Withal, is the doctor available? Could you please put the doctor on the line?"The chief attendant's tone was extremely polite when saying this, quite different from the impression Withal had of him when they had first met at the palace.Withal responded irritably, "Don't bother trying to reach the doctor. She's made it clear he won't take any more contracts from Ravenloth. Give up on this idea."Following the principle of money talking, after their initial refusal, the chief attendant didn't hesitate to sweeten the offer."Mr. Withal, the king is willing to add another 100 million dollars to the previous offer as a goodwill gesture."Withal looked at Catherine for her
Catherine and Withal were both in the car.After driving for a while, he finally spoke up to discuss with her."Catherine, why do I feel like Prince Harry is quite concerned about you?" Withal asked.Prince Harry had waited for quite a while just to remind Catherine to be cautious of that foolish queen.His concern seemed a bit excessive.Catherine leaned on her hand, her beautiful eyes gazing forward unfocused.She calmly replied to Withal. "I don't give a fuck!"Withal was silent for a moment.Finally, he gave his assessment. "You're right."In this world, there were plenty of people eager to please Catherine.What was a mere Prince Harry?...Unlike their previous visit to the palace, this time, Withal drove the car directly to the palace gate.The chief attendant himself came out to welcome them and politely opened the car door for Catherine as she stepped out.The difference in treatment from their previous visit was stark.Catherine remained composed, her face indi