"Keep your shares, Mr. Cartwright. The business rights are still yours."Mason knew how Woody was—once he had made a decision, he wouldn't take it back.So, he compromised and said, "Why don't I give the shares to Helen? Young people like the both of you would get along better. We old fellows should stay out of it."Mason was trying to create an opportunity for Helen and Woody to interact.Mason was truly going all out for his daughter."Sure. Let's do that," Woody said.Then, Helen took advantage of the situation and suggested, saying, "Let's do it tonight then. Mr. Henderson and I will head over to Royal Delicacies to proceed with the handover."Just then, Samuel's phone rang, and he frowned. He looked annoyed as he said, "Mr. Henderson, your ex-father-in-law is calling."Both of them have been pestering me one after the other. They wanted to buy me a meal, but I rejected them. Yet, they still kept calling."They said that they wanted to thank me for the medication that heal
The expression on Pamela's face turned grim when she heard Kurt's name.She couldn't help but feel disgusted as she thought about Kurt's poor behavior with the Jett family.He hadn't done anything, yet he'd shamelessly taken credit for it.He didn't bother about anyone else's life and only wanted to save himself. He was an absolute scumbag."I don't think that Kurt is that great, but we don't have to turn away the chance to make money."Trudy could sense how unhappy Pamela was and quickly comforted her, saying, "It's normal for someone to be fearful of dying."Pamela frowned. "He is a man of lies. Can he be trusted?""You can't say that! We're giving our money to Donnel Corporations, not Kurt himself," Trudy said."His father, Timothy, is pretty reliable. He's been in the medical field for many years and has a solid foundation." Even Miriam, a bystander, couldn't help but speak for the Donnels."I saw a long line of people at the entrance of Donnel Corporation's specialized me
Even a few reputable universities abroad were vying for Marie's attention.However, Marie had to give up her bright future and step into society at an earlier age. She had to earn money to support the family because of Cassandra's illness."Mom, what are you talking about?" Marie quickly took a piece of tissue and wiped away the tears in the corner of Cassandra's eyes. She said, "You single-handedly raised me, so taking care of you is my responsibility. You're not a burden to me."As long as you recover from your illness, our days after this will be better than before. You just need to patiently wait for the day you can enjoy the fruits of our labor."Cassandra burst out laughing, and she immediately felt hopeful after her daughter's reassurance.After a series of tests, Marie and Cassandra spoke with the doctor, Stephen Miles.Stephen checked the results on his computer and said, "The patient seems stable, so there shouldn't be any problems.""Like I said, there shouldn't be an
In the general wards of the inpatient department, Marie held Cassandra's diagnosis report in the hallway.In the report, it stated that the patient's condition had deteriorated, and it was now in the intermediate-stage of breast cancer.Marie helplessly squatted on the floor and covered her mouth with her hand, trying hard not to cry because her mother was in the ward just a wall away.Tears flowed along her fingers and continued to drip.Marie had been preoccupied for the whole day. First, she had to bring Cassandra for a variety of tests. Then, she was busy settling the admission procedures.She hadn't had anything to eat or drink. However, that wasn't as overwhelming as the mental pressure she was feeling. Marie was practically on the verge of collapsing.She was merely a normal lady and had no one to turn to. So, she could only carry these burdens on her own frail shoulders.Just then, Dwayne rushed over in a white coat with a few oncology specialists."What's the matter?
"Who is Mr. Henderson?"Marie was startled. Then, she realized that it was Dwayne after a closer look. She answered, "He's one of my clients. He's a good man, and he takes care of me well."Stephen pressed further, asking, "What is his name?""Mr. Woody Henderson. I work at Lake Kaspy as Mr. Henderson's housekeeper," Marie answered.Dwayne happily clapped his hands. "That's great! "I was just saying that I don't come across a lot of people with Henderson as their last name. What are the odds of us talking about the same person?"Marie was at a loss. "What do you mean, Dr. Maxwell?"Dwayne purposely left Marie hanging in suspense. Then, he laughed and said, "There's hope for your mother!""Really?" Marie was ecstatic. However, she thought about the conversation among the specialists and couldn't help but feel skeptical. "I hope you're not joking with me, Dr. Maxwell. My heart can't take it."Dwayne shook his head and said, "Marie, I can't say for sure about other patients. B
"You can treat and care for the patient as normal. But the patient needs to rest for a few days to remove the toxins from her body. Then, we can start the healing treatment," Woody instructed on the phone. Dwayne nodded. "I got it! We'll follow your instructions. "Let us know when you're dropping by. I'll personally see you at the entrance."But Woody declined the offer, saying, "There's no need to trouble you for that. I don't like being the center of attention. Just wait for me at the ward.""I didn't tell the patient's family who you were, but I did tell her family that the patient will recover." Dwayne said, "Plus, I've decided to reduce the patient's hospitalization fees."Woody said, "Well done.""It's my pleasure, Dr. Henderson!" Dwayne held his excitement in and hung up.…Meanwhile, Kevin was buying the earliest flight available to Tiusto City.But his heart was already there.…The entrance of Royal Delicacies had a traditional style to it and had bright lights a
Their whole family would starve! Behind Trudy, Brutus was mad as well. "Six million dollars for a membership card? That's daylight robbery! Are you running a restaurant or a scam syndicate?"The host frowned and explained, "This is the rule set by Royal Delicacies. If you find it steep, you may choose a lower-level membership and will still be eligible to dine here. The only difference is the treatment you'll receive.""A lower level? How much is that? Never mind, I'll register for the lowest level. How much does that cost?" Trudy asked."One million dollars," the host answered."And you bloody deny being a scam syndicate? One million dollars is enough for our family expenses for years!" Trudy cursed ungraciously.The host finally lost his patience and said, "That's the yearly minimum spending in our restaurant. If you can't achieve that, your membership will be canceled. "Please leave if you're not registering for the membership. Don't get in the way of our usual operations."
If Brutus had encountered this in the past, he wouldn't have hesitated to start a fistfight with Woody. However, considering that there were so many wealthy guests around, starting a fight would only tarnish their family and Pamela's reputation, so he kept his anger away.But unbeknownst to him, this had saved his life instead. After all, even if he started a fight with ten people against Woody, he would still be on the losing end."Woody, do you even compare to us?" Brutus arrogantly was acting like a person of authority. "Kurt is a silver member of this restaurant, and that makes us Royal Delicacies' esteemed guests."Trudy put on a haughty face and belittled Woody too, saying, "Only members are allowed to enter. Even the lowest membership, the bronze card, cost one million dollars. Do you have that much money?"Woody gave her a shrug. "I didn't bring my cards when I left the house."Dickson laughed loudly and chimed in, "Even if you did, do you have one million dollars in you
Solomon didn't dare to resist and could only comply.By the time everyone arrived at the back of the mountain, the sky was already starting to lighten.Directly ahead lied a deep canyon with steep cliffs.Woody tied one end of the rope to the bridge pillar, slung the coil of rope over his shoulder, and nodded to the people around him."Is there something wrong?" Woody asked the battered elder.The elder quickly responded, "No problem!"Woody pushed off with one foot, launching himself into the air toward the other side of the cliff.While Woody was halfway through the flight, his body began to plummet downward.From this angle, he didn't stand a chance of making it across.At that moment, a giant eagle swooped in from the side.The elder stood at the edge of the cliff and blew the eagle whistle.The giant eagle spread its wings, and with Woody stepping onto its back, they instantly shifted from falling to ascending.In the next moment, he landed steadily at the edge of the
Woody's bold statements echoed throughout the entire Martial Arts Union Headquarters.In the past, if anyone dared to speak to their union president like that, Solomon wouldn't even need to say anything–the followers alone would leave the person questioning their life choices!In front of the Headquarters, how could he be allowed to speak recklessly?The current situation was that Woody not only said something, but also tore down their gate and injured dozens of their people.Of course, this number wasn't set in stone.If anyone else dared to step up, Woody certainly wouldn't hold back and was more than willing to help the Martial Arts Union continue increasing the number of casualties."You... have quite the attitude!"Solomon, being the union president of the alliance, held a certain standing and position, so it was unlikely for him to just back down easily.In reality, he had been feeling extremely anxious for quite some time.The eight seasoned elders teamed up and still c
He didn't want anyone to mention it, especially in public."Where are the eight elders?" Solomon's eyes were filled with rage as he shouted loudly."Here!" The eight elders spoke in unison, giving their response."That person destroyed our place and harmed our followers; he should be struck down on the spot to serve as a warning to others," Solomon said through gritted teeth.The eight elders responded in unison, "Yes, sir!""Attack!"The eight of them were all masters of martial arts who had reached the Peak level.They had impressive performance!At the headquarters, in terms of both status and strength, they were second only to Solomon.Even the legendary Martial God wouldn't stand a chance against the combined strength of these eight individuals.They coordinated seamlessly, surrounding Woody and launching a flurry of fierce attacks from all directions.If it were someone else, they would have been torn apart by them.Woody remained calm, letting his mind wander for a m
In the darkness, countless shadows darted back and forth.When they clearly saw that the gateway, which symbolized the Martial Arts Union, had been destroyed and was now nothing more than a pile of rubble, they were immediately filled with rage."Who dared to be so bold and fearless!""How dare you tear down the Martial Arts Union's gate? You're asking for trouble.""Whoever it is, they're definitely not a good person. Let's deal with them thoroughly first and ask questions later!"A crowd filled with anger saw what appeared to be a figure standing in front of the ruins."Hey kid, did you see who did it?"A sharp-eyed person noticed that the figure was a young man and immediately started questioning him."I'm warning you, this situation is serious. You need to tell everything you've seen, or else you'll face the consequences."Woody stood calmly and said, "I saw it.""Come on, who is it?" a group of people demanded in unison.Woody said calmly, "That's me!""What?!"The gr
Rudolf immediately became anxious. He shielded his granddaughter, Penny, while loudly rebuking, "Mr. Edwards, is this really how your Martial Arts Union treats guests? If word gets out, we won't be afraid of becoming the laughingstock of our peers in the martial arts community!"Solomon was completely unfazed. "You think you're worthy of being called guests?"Faced with a large group of people who were eyeing them aggressively, the three of them were no match at all.It was quickly dealt with!"Solomon, aren't you worried that Mr. Snider's disciple, Woody, will come looking for trouble if you do this?" Rudolf shouted loudly while struggling.Solomon couldn’t care less. “If he dares to come, I will make sure he gets a taste of being a prisoner! The person you were taught by is no good, so it's likely you won't be any better. It's fitting that you pay off your teacher's debt. Let both the old man and you face the consequences together!"What's all the fuss about Woody? He's just a
Solomon was using very offensive language.Miranda had a cold look on her face, but since she was on someone else's turf, she couldn't act out.Jaycee was actually Solomon's sister, and there was an age difference of over twenty years between them.After Jaycee was born, her parents passed away due to illness. Before their death, they entrusted her, still an infant, to the care of Solomon.Solomon had a hard time raising his younger sister by himself. Now, as he watched her grow into a beautiful and talented young woman, she was becoming increasingly admired by people in the martial arts community.There were so many people trying to arrange marriages with the Edwards family that they practically wore down the doorstep from their frequent visits.Solomon was overwhelmed with options, dreaming of his sister marrying into a wealthy family and securing a beautiful marriage.Dreams shattered!Jaycee, who was as fresh and naive, ended up being paired with someone considered old and
To be honest, Woody was quite intrigued.Every time he got into a scuffle with the underlings, he couldn't help but deeply miss Alexia.The esteemed Princess of the Epochal Realm was clearly being used by him as a henchman.The key point is that Alexia wasn't upset at all; instead, she was quite happy to help."No way."Reason overcame impulse, and Woody frowned as he said, "You have to stay at home. Only then can I be at ease."Alexia's expression fell. "Alright then!"Woody laughed and said, "You're being so obedient, I must reward you for that.""What kind of reward?" Her ears perked up with excitement, and her eyes were sparkling.Woody pulled a serpent's core of his pocket and said, "I promised you a gift earlier, and now I'm making good on that promise."Alexia's eyes lit up with excitement again. "The serpent's inner core!"In the past, she would not have paid any attention to the inner core of this quality.Every extra look is an insult to the title "Princess of the
Edwin was, of course, unconvinced! As the teacher, he had failed, but the student had succeeded on the first try. If it wasn't sheer luck, then what was it? Woody didn't respond and picked up a second heavenly crystal. Moments later, he succeeded again! Edwin's eyes widened in amazement, as though he witnessed something truly extraordinary. Meanwhile, the admiration on Alexia's face skyrocketed. "Try it again!" Edwin was still unwilling to accept it. This time, Woody didn't humor him and directly put away the remaining heavenly crystals. "What's the meaning of this?" Edwin widened his eyes. Woody stood up to leave and without looking back, he said, "Thanks!""Wait, are you sure you've fully mastered it?"Edwin hurried after him and said, "What if something goes wrong? I can help you figure it out!""No need. If my master believes he's fine, then he's definitely going to be fine," Alexia said, blocking the old man and speaking with solemn assurance. At that moment, Edwin's
Edwin stiffened his neck, trying to maintain a normal expression to cover up his embarrassment as his earlier demonstration had ended in failure. Although he knew the method, his lack of practice over the years had led to a mistake, which was understandable.""Ha..." Alexia let out a big yawn, her eyelids feeling as though they were weighed down by a thousand pounds; she was getting sleepy!Edwin's lengthy lecture had successfully bored her into a drowsy state. As for the later parts of the lesson, it didn't register in her mind at all; everything he said went in one ear and out the other, leaving no trace behind. "Carry on…"Alexia stretched lazily signaling for the two of them to continue without being affected by her. This left Edwin feeling utterly defeated! He felt as though he had been slapped in the face! Putting a student to sleep was already embarrassing enough, but to make matters worse, his demonstration had also failed. "It's fine, let me try." Woody volunteered.