To say that Leron was absolutely loyal to Casius would clearly be a joke.The two had always been in a mutually beneficial relationship. Casius valued Leron's sharpshooting skills and connections in the underground world. Hence, Casius brought Leron under his wing and treated him like a VIP.On the other hand, Leron saw Casius as someone who could protect both him and his family from being arrested by the authorities or hunted by enemies.So, for Leron, betraying Casius was not a matter of loyalty. It was simply that previously, Kaze had not held enough leverage. For Leron, this leverage was not about power or wealth. It was about ensuring the absolute safety of his family.While Casius may have claimed to protect Leron’s family, one could argue that he was merely using them as hostages to exert control over him. Having worked under Casius for so long, Leron was fully aware of the kind of person he was.Casius was stubborn. He was outwardly generous but inwardly suspicious.
Another specialist sighed. “Mr. Gwake, with the current outlook, perhaps you should consider discussing final arrangements with your wife. “One option might be to transfer her to a country where assisted euthanasia is legal. After all, it would be a far less grueling end than remaining in a vegetative state. It might bring peace for you both.”This blunt suggestion drew a collective sigh from the assembled doctors and specialists. As compassionate doctors, all of them wished to help Faith.However, at this point, they could not even determine the cause of Faith's condition. Random treatment was risky. if it worked, all would be well. What if she died? These doctors, each with a reputation to uphold, knew Jude’s status and temper well. None wanted to face his potential wrath if things went wrong.Jude’s brows knitted tightly together. After a long pause, he said gravely, “All of you are top experts in the medical field across Riverbank and the West State. With so many of you
Jude’s gaze grew even darker. After a moment of silence, he spoke, “I’ve heard that Dr. Wright has close connections with Dr. Notthingham and Dr. Hardy. Could you invite both of these esteemed doctors to Riverbank for me? I would be eternally grateful!”He had previously sent people to invite both Leo Notthingham and Xaxier Hardy. However, Leo was notoriously eccentric and reclusive. Besides, the person Jude had initially sent was a disciple of the Viper’s Den. He had relied too much on his status and failed to show the appropriate respect. As a result, Leo kicked him out. Later, Jude sent people to apologize, but Leo refused to even see them, shutting his doors entirely. With such an esteemed doctor, even noble families trod carefully. Jude did not dare use force, so he had left it at that.As for Xavier, he was invited to the Midstate at the time to treat a high-profile figure. Jude also lacked the right connections to arrange an invitation to Xavier.“Doctors are meant to
“Alright.”Holfman and the others cupped their hands respectfully.Jude then called over Serene. “Didn’t Casius mention he sent people to deal with Kaze earlier? Tell him that if captured Kaze, don’t kill him just yet.” Though Jude had no intention of pleading with Kaze, he was more than willing to use force if it meant securing treatment for Faith.However, Serene's expression was uneasy as she reported, “Master Gwake, we just received news. Casius’ assistant, Neely, led a group of dozens to seize Kaze at Jade Lake Mansion. “Turns out, not only had Kaze already left in advance without notice, but he also set a dust explosion trap in the villa.“The moment Neely and her team stepped inside, the place blew up. The explosion killed or injured dozens of them. Even Neely barely made it out alive!”“What?!”Jude’s face twitched in shock, his eyes widening in disbelief. Casius made his move. Surprisingly, he failed.He did not just fail. He failed miserably.Casius had sent doz
The doctor quickly stepped forward to comfort her, his expression anxious, worried that Faith might collapse at any moment.“I’ll speak with her. You all can take a break.” Jude gestured for the others to leave. He stayed behind with Faith. The medical team relaxed slightly. The pressure of treating such a high-profile patient had weighed heavily on them.Once alone, Jude gently took Faith's cold hand. “Faith, I’ve already asked Dr. Wright to contact Dr. Nottingham and Dr. Hardy. “They'll come as soon as they can and treat you.“You have to hang on!”Faith shuddered and weakly whispered, “Jude, don't lie to me. I overheard what you said outside.“We’re not even certain those two famous doctors will agree to help.“And even if they do come, if Dr. Wright couldn’t save me, can they do it?“Jude, I'm terrified. I don’t want to end up as a vegetable. You're the only one who can help me now!”Faith sounded almost like she was pleading. She was no longer carrying the authority
Although Jude had come to value Kaze more, he still despised the young man who had slapped him. He created a rift between him and his daughter. Most importantly, he obstructed his path to power.The idea of begging Kaze was simply impossible.“Faith, don’t worry. Just wait a little longer…”Jude avoided her desperate gaze and said softly, “Dr. Wright has already contacted the two renowned doctors. They'll be here as soon as possible…”“Bang!”Just then, one of his men forced open the ward door and hurriedly entered, looking grim. “Chief, Dr. Wright asked me to inform you that he has contacted the two doctors.“However... Dr. Notthingham is unreachable. It seems he's out traveling again.“And Dr. Hardy has agreed to come. But the earliest he can make it is in three days. He also insists that you prepare one hundred million dollars in advance for his consultation fee…”“Bang!”Jude collapsed onto the floor, his face turning ashen.He could afford one hundred million dollars. An
It was ten in the evening, the perfect hour for supper.When Kaze and Buffy arrived at the Highland Lamb House, it had already been reserved entirely for their gathering.The usually bustling hall was silent, with only Jude seated at a central table. In front of him, a copper pot steamed away. There were plates of thinly sliced lambs on the table, arranged meticulously. Jude picked up a slice with his chopsticks and dipped it into the broth.His movements were slow and deliberate. Besides, he looked calm and seemed to be enjoying himself. It was a stark contrast to the anxious demeanor he had shown back in the hospital.Beside him sat a man who looked like a figure out of legend, with a long robe, a goatee, and an air of serene detachment. He, too, took his time with the food, seeming to savor each moment like a wandering sage.Buffy clearly recognized this man and was surprised to see him there. After a brief pause, she regained her composure and approached the man with a res
Jude might be attentive but he had no plans to introduce Kaze to Alfonso. Kaze did not mind either. He dipped the piece of meat into the sauce and then put it inside his mouth. He then said, “I am not a picky eater. As long as it’s cooked, I can put it in my mouth. Deputy Chief Gwake, make yourself at home, eat whatever you want, don’t mind me. It will only make me feel awkward. I feel like I am in debt to you, and I don’t like that. “Why don’t we split the bill for this supper?” Kaze then put a bank card on the table. What he suggested was certainly not a joke. Jude’s expression shifted when he saw the bank card. Alfonso’s expression darkened as well. His gaze at Kaze showed a hint of anger and contempt. Splitting the bill over supper with the deputy chief of the Viper’s Den South River Branch? Was it an insult intended for him or Jude? If people heard about this, they would assume that Jude could not even afford supper. Buffy looked rather helpless. She knew her f
Even though Dr. Wright was facing a problem with Duncan, he scolded Jude through the phone, whom he originally called to seek help. He could not accept that Jude wanted him, one of the three greatest doctors of West State, to slander Kaze. Slam! After he hung up the call, he realized he was out of options. Even the deputy chief of the Viper’s Den South River Branch refused to help. He had no idea who else could overpower Duncan and his father. “Old man, you called the deputy chief of the South River Branch?” Duncan could not help but gloat at Dr. Wright’s bitter look. “I forgot to tell you that my father and Uncle Jude are quite close. “It seems you can’t get anyone powerful to help you now. Is it my turn to state my conditions?” A victor’s smile was obvious on his face. The title of “the greatest doctor” meant nothing in the presence of Duncan Techman. Dr. Wright ran out of options. He was mentally prepared to accept the unfair punishment. He expressionlessly said,
Herbal Spring and Horny Spring. One different word and the establishment turned into a brothel of some kind. The words not only infuriated Dr. Wright, but also the other employees of Herbal Spring. Duncan was being rude and disrespectful. “Fine! I’ll make the call!” Dr. Wright was furious. He picked up the phone and made the call. The first call he made was to a wealthy man in Riverbank. The man had over a billion in assets and was known for being a filial son. When his mother was sick, it was Dr. Wright who cured her. However, when the man received the call and learned it was Duncan who caused a problem, he quickly switched from a tone of gratitude to hesitation. “Dr. Wright, Everett Techman is notorious in Riverbank. I am running a legitimate business. I dared not cross paths with him. “But I can ask my friend to try and talk to him, maybe arrange for you guys to meet. Your student can then apologize to him and start anew, how’s that?” Dr. Wright was agitated.
“He’s completely crippled, down to the last bone. I cannot heal him,” Dr. Wright said honestly. “What?! You cannot heal him?!” Duncan’s men were shocked. Blackie was their boss' strongest fighter, and if he ended up completely disabled, it would be a significant loss to their organization. Their rivals might seize this opportunity to launch an attack, putting both the organization and their own safety at risk. The organization’s profits—and by extension, their own—would undoubtedly take a significant hit. Blackie had always been Everett’s most dangerous weapon, used to deter his rivals from doing any harm to them. “Doctor, don’t fool with us, or you will suffer the consequences!” the men said. Dr. Wright said coldly, “I said I can’t do it. Blackie’s men had already taken him away.” In other words, Duncan was one step too late. The doctor was not deliberately being stubborn or trying to deceive him, he simply could not treat the condition. With that in mind, Duncan,
If Duncan allowed Kaze to walk away without any punishment and the news got out, he would lose face and become the laughingstock of his circle. He might even lose his status in the underworld. With that in mind, Duncan said coldly, “Old Fart, piss off! Don’t poke your nose into this, or else when I get rough, you might get hurt and people might call me disrespectful toward an elderly.” Dr. Wright spoke nicely to him but he replied with vulgarities, even calling him an old fart. Even one of the three greatest doctors in West State had a temper. Dr. Wright focused more on honing his patience and temperament, but after being insulted multiple times by a bunch of disrespectful young men, his patience was running thin. His expression darkened and said, “Young man, even if your father is here, you have no right to speak to me like that. “Please leave. Herbal Spring does not welcome you.” Duncan did not take Dr. Wright seriously at all. He widened his eyes angrily and bellowed
Duncan, who was joking and laughing a moment ago, froze upon hearing those words. The smile on his face turned stiff. His less-than-handsome face darkened. “Kaze!” Sasha did not care about Duncan’s change of expression. When she heard Kaze’s voice, she looked up with delight and ran over to him. Her face remained as pale as paper though. “It’s fine. I’m here now.” Kaze patted her head to calm her down before turning to Duncan and his men. “The son of a gangster is still a gangster. Bullying a girl in broad daylight? It seems you and your father have gotten too full of yourselves.” Duncan’s men were surprised. Then they glared at Kaze, bellowing, “Punk! How dare you talk to Duncan like that?! You’re getting it now!” Since Kaze mentioned Everett’s name, he clearly knew who the man was and how powerful he was in the underworld. Duncan realized the situation after a few seconds. He turned around to Kaze and stared at him coldly. With gritted teeth, he said, “You piece of sh
Dr. Wright learned from the men that Kaze had slapped Blackie the night before, which explained why they were so afraid of him. “Mhmm. You’re right not saving that guy. He’s working for some gangster boss of Riverbank. I think the name is Everett Techman. You should know that they always bully the weak and the kind,” Kaze said. “I see.” Dr. Wright nodded. “But it’s not that I don’t want to save him, it’s just that he’s beyond saving. The one who hurt him was merciless.” It was only normal for South, the Southern Tiger of the Steelclaw Guild, to be ruthless. Kaze did not comment on the topic. He chatted with the doctor about something else. “S-Sir, please don’t do this.” Suddenly, Sasha’s timid voice came from outside the lobby. “What do you mean, young lady? I am not doing anything to you.” A frivolous voice of a man followed. “I just want you to work at my company. You’re basically working like a janitor here, how much do they pay you a month? Is there even one gra
“What?!” The fierce man was stunned before he had a better look at Kaze. His eyes then widened in disbelief. “I-It’s you?” The man recognized Kaze and his expression turned as white as a sheet. He clearly remembered Kaze slapped Blackie at the lounge last night, and it left an impact on him. What shocked him was that after South crippled Blackie and killed Genesis Weather, Kaze slapped South in the face to infuriate him completely.Back then, all of them thought Kaze was dead and could never walk out alive. Yet Kaze stood before him, alive and healthy, and even kicked him in the back. They had no idea what happened back in the lounge but being able to walk away from such an intense situation without a scratch was an amazing feat and it was enough for them to be terrified of Kaze. “What?” Kaze raised his hand and slapped the man again, throwing him backward and crashing into the wall behind him. The man covered his face in fear and confusion, his eyes widened in d
“I can cure him but I might not be skilled enough. I’m afraid if I proceed with the treatment with the lack of skills, the patient might be paralyzed in the future,” Holfman explained patiently. He did not tell the man that based on Blackie’s condition, he believed not even Sam could fully cure him. Sam was a reputable doctor and a titan in the medical field, but he was just a man, not God. Blackie’s injuries were severe. It was not exaggerating to say that his life was over. However, such words should not be used in front of the group of fierce men. “Cut the crap!” The man rudely interrupted the doctor and said, “Old Man, you’re not refusing to treat Blackie because I scolded you earlier, aren’t you? “If it’s true, then you should be careful in Riverbank.” Hoffman frowned. No matter how good his temper was, he could not help but show a hint of anger. In a firm tone, he said, “What are you talking about? I’ve been a doctor for decades. I have never refused to treat a pa
“Please calm down. I have to examine him further.” Hoffman had decades of experience in the medical field. He had met people even more disrespectful than the man, so he was not bothered and simply told him to calm down. He then stepped closer to the bed, slightly bent over, and started to touch Blackie’s arms and legs. “Ugh…” The barely unconscious Blackie groaned in pain when Holfman examined his injuries. “Fuck! You bastard! Get your hands off Blackie!” “Thump!” The man with the flabby cheeks slammed his fist on the side table, sending all the medical instruments crashing to the floor. The other men glared at Holfman, some even tried to pull the doctor away from Blackie. Seeing his master being scolded, Sebastian bellowed, “Shut up if you don’t know anything! Dr. Wright is examining the patient’s bones! If we don’t understand the extent of the damage, how can we treat him?” The man was struck with realization after being shouted at. He looked at Holfman sinister