After preparing everything, Elliot gave another order. “Guard the door, Samuel. Don’t let anyone disturb us.”Samuel nodded and left the ward.Sophia took out some thermo-acupunture needles from her black pouch. They were not as delicate as the standard needles. A tiny bottle with a moxa cone inside was attached to the needles. They measured less than a centimeter in diameter. Elliot asked curiously, “What’s that?” “These are thermo-acupuncture needles,” replied SophiaElliot remembered reading about them in that magazine. This was probably it. Could she be connected to the founder of thermo-acupunture somehow?He was curious but did not say a word. He just stared at Sophia nervously as she inserted the needles accurately into Jeffrey's vital points. She was fast and confident. It was like they said. Ladies were at their most attractive when they were focused.Elliot was deeply moved. She must have done this millions of times. She made it look easy. He could not help but feel
Samuel knew Elliot was standing up for him. He was moved but did not want the Patton brothers to argue because of him. So, he said glumly, “I did tell Ezekiel about that. Perhaps he misunderstood me.”Ethan was standing behind Ezekiel. He said, “Ezekiel isn’t to blame, Elliot. He might not have heard Samuel clearly. He probably didn’t know there was a doctor in there. He was in a hurry to see Grandpa.”Elliot wouldn’t let it go. “It doesn’t matter if there’s a doctor in there or not. If you had just thought about it for a second, you wouldn't have been shouting right outside the ward of someone who’s suffered a heart attack. Who will take responsibility if Grandpa goes into shock like he did when Edward came?”Ezekiel frowned and spoke angrily, “There’s no need to exaggerate, Elliot. Would I have shouted if you hadn’t posted a piece of trash to stand guard here?”Elliot glared at Ezekiel. “So, were you trying to humiliate me by hitting my man?” Ethan quickly tried to mediate. “Th
Ezekiel pretended to go the restroom earlier and blocked Sophia off at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.“Hey, there…” He grinned at her.Sophia thought he was gross but collected herself and said, “Who are you?”Ezekiel raised his eyebrow, “You have the memory of a goldfish, pretty lady. How have you forgotten me already?” He entered her office as if they were close friends.Sophia frowned. “Perhaps you should introduce yourself first.”“You treated my Grandpa just now.”Sophia feigned realization, “Oh? Is there something you need?”Ezekiel sat on the chair and treated Sophia as if she were a charity case. “I’ll buy you dinner tonight, and then we’ll talk more about Grandpa.”Sophia said, “I’m busy tonight.”“Let’s do it tomorrow, then.”“I’ve got class tomorrow.”Ezekiel was displeased, asking, “Are you trying to embarrass me?”Sophia replied, “I’m swamped, and Elliot knows everything about your grandpa. You could ask him instead.”Ezekiel wanted to make thing
Samuel was delighted to see Elliot laughing. Besides Jeffrey, Sophia was the first person who spoke up for Elliot.Samuel continued, “Ezekiel was furious over Sophia’s casual remarks. He proceeded to insult you in front of her, saying your cute looks are all you have and that you loved torturing ladies. He also said you don’t feel anything below the belt and that you’re twisted. “He criticized Sophia for choosing looks over her life. Then, she said…” Samuel mimicked Sophia again, “What’s wrong with that? I’m a doctor who can cure him.”Elliot laughed again, thinking his wife was quick-witted and adorable.Samuel might not have done an excellent job mimicking her, but Elliot could picture Sophia’s fierce expressions. He felt the sudden urge to see Sophia.Meanwhile, Samuel was on a roll, “I think Jeffrey chose wisely. Sophia was perfect for you.”Elliot sneered and said, “Don’t you mean I chose wisely?”Samuel smirked. “Are you admitting you’ve had your eyes on Sophia for a whil
Dorothy frowned, displeased with how Daniel questioned Sophia. The older woman said, “I set them up with each other. Elliot’s grandpa and I are old friends. We liked each other’s grandchildren, so that’s why we matchmade them.”She knew Daniel loved Sophia, but she also knew the feeling was not mutual. He could not force a relationship to happen. Daniel felt like he had gotten slapped in the face. “How could you do this, Dorothy? They don’t even know each other. How are they supposed to love each other?”Elliot frowned and became stern. “Haven’t you seen a couple who got married first and fell in love later?”Daniel grew angrier, looking at Elliot. There were not any manners left in him. “Shut your trap, Elliot. What makes you think you deserve Sophia?”Samuel was speechless. There it was—another man who looked down on Elliot.Elliot grew grim, “You don’t have the right to stick your nose into our marriage!”Daniel grew upset. “You should know your place! Don’t think you can ge
Sophia finally finished explaining to Daniel the freakish twists and turns she and Elliot had gone through to get to where they were now.“You guys just got a marriage certificate? Did you do all this just to keep your grandparents happy?”Sophia nodded. “Correct. Don’t spill this to my grandma.”Daniel smiled. “I won’t. I knew you didn’t like that gimp. I heard he’s quite the brute, too. None of the ladies sent into Villa No. 8 made it out alive. I was just about to say you must’ve been out of your mind to marry this guy.”Sophia frowned. She was not sure if it was because Daniel was bad-mouthing Elliot or because he was indirectly demeaning her by bad-mouthing Elliot. Nevertheless, she did not like what she heard. Elliot was rumored to be a jerk, but that was all, just rumors. Ezekiel even claimed that Elliot could not feel anything below the belt. This was proof that people had been buying these rumors and spreading them.“Don’t listen to rumors. He’s not that bad.”“You don
Sophia fell silent. “Didn’t you just say you’d stop being mean to me a second ago?”Elliot smiled. “I promise I won’t be mean to you if you don’t go against me.”Sophia was not impressed. “Gee, thanks a lot.”Elliot answered, “You’re welcome.”“Where’s my room?”“You’ll be with me in my room, of course.”Under Sophia’s fierce glare, Elliot said casually, “You’re on the third floor in the room across from mine.”Sophia relaxed. “I’m heading upstairs.”Elliot said, “Wait.”“What?”“Don’t you want something to eat?”“Nope.”“How about keeping me company while I eat then?”“Eat on your own. I’m going to hit the sack.”“While you’re under my roof, you will live by my rules. You’re my wife, Sophy. Do you think it’s appropriate for you just to ditch me and go to sleep?”Sophia grew frustrated. “You’re like a woman, you know.”Elliot saw that she was about to throw a fit, so he said gently, “Your room isn’t ready yet. They’ll need some time.”Sophia rolled her eyes and followe
Elliot frowned. “Where are the snakes?”Chase said, “They’re in your room. I was sleeping when I felt something slithering across my body. “I was really shocked. You’re such a sicko. It’s bad enough you had them on the mountain. I can’t believe they’re in your room as well. Are you breeding snakes now?”Elliot realized something and looked at Sophia. She was trying to get back at Elliot. She had not known she would spook this man instead. She said unapologetically, “What are you looking at me for?”Elliot sneered. “Clean it up in an hour.”Sophia grunted, “Why do I have to do it?”Elliot retorted, “Give me back my ten million dollars if you won’t do it.”Sophia was mad. “Alright!”What a joke. Why did she have to give him his money back?She looked at Chase and said, “Let’s move! I’m coming with you.”Chase was stunned. He held on tightly to Elliot’s arm. “Where are we going? I’m not going anywhere. You can go yourself.”Elliot pushed him aside disdainfully. “What were