Samantha was shocked. He was right; she had hurt her foot three years ago in a national dance contest. She had been to the best hospitals for treatment but never fully healed, which kept her from dancing on stage again.Everyone exchanged glances, amazed at Elio's talent. He could tell what was wrong with someone just by looking. Did he have some kind of special power?"So, you must know a thing or two about medicine. Could you help treat me?"Samantha clutched at her last bit of hope and asked with eyes full of dreams. She was not ready to give up on dancing. She longed to wear her favorite dance shoes and dazzle everyone on stage one day.Elio gave a nod. "Sure, you're Yvonne's good friend, after all. However, let's not steal the spotlight. We'll wait until Wasyl has checked on Yarely's health."Yvonne felt really proud hearing that. She was all smiles, feeling as happy as can be.That kid's got talent, not just in picking out good stones but in medicine, too. He said he would
Yarely 's heart leaped like someone drowning who had just spotted a lifeline. However, she had already snubbed his offer before and might have ticked him off. She was not sure if Elio was being serious or just messing with her, so she hesitated.Before she could say anything, Tony burst out angrily, "You're always butting in. Are you even qualified to treat people? Miss Abbott's a VIP. What if you mess up? Can you handle that?"Elio shot back with a sneer, "I wasn't talking to you. I can't stand bullies. Last time, you should've left on your hands and knees, but you chickened out. Are you even a man?"Tony's face turned beet red, and he yelled like he was losing it, "Get out of here, you're nothing but a con artist. Quit wasting my time!"Yvonne was really upset and said loudly, "Who do you think you're talking to? You're the one who should leave, not him. I'm the one who invited Elio. You have no right to send him away. You're just shameless."Tony knew better than to argue with
She stood up, feeling incredibly light and free, though her pale face still bore the tracks of her tears, giving her the appearance of delicacy, like a rain-drenched pear blossom.Gasps of amazement echoed around them. It was like magic—in such a short time, Yarely was healed, free from the torment of her illness. It was almost too good to be true.Elio smiled with confidence. "You don't take on a delicate job without the right tools. I wouldn't have acted if I wasn't sure I could help."His wit took Yarely by surprise. She remembered how she had underestimated him and felt a pang of guilt. Turning to him, she said, "I am sorry for the misunderstanding earlier. I truly appreciate your help." She then bowed so deeply that she almost tumbled over.Elio stood there, stammering, "It's... it's okay, no need to thank me.""Wow, you're incredible! Yarely, you're finally free from your sickness. Congratulations!" Helen exclaimed with excitement."He's like a young miracle doctor. So impr
After witnessing Elio's remarkable medical skills firsthand, Wasyl saw Elio as a valuable asset and wanted to offer him a lucrative position at his private hospital. However, Elio declined.Wasyl's eyes lit up as he peered closely at the gold instruments in Elio's hand. "Is there writing on the end of your gold instruments?" he asked cautiously.Elio nodded. "Yes, it has the words 'Act with Integrity' carved in ancient script."Wasyl's voice shook with excitement. "Young man, would you sell this gold instrument to me for 15 thousand dollars?"All eyes in the room turned to the instruments in Elio's hand, shining like gold. They were surprised by its high price and Wasyl's eagerness to buy it, especially since it was adorned with a piece of jade, making it quite rare.Elio was annoyed inside but kept a calm smile. "It's not for sale, not for 15 thousand dollars, not even for 1.5 million dollars."Gasps of surprise filled the room. Everyone was shocked."How could this gold instru
"Young man, don't make promises you can't keep. Everyone hits a rough patch, and sometimes even a hero can be tripped up by the smallest thing. You could always work at my hospital as a doctor. I promise you'll be well-compensated," Wasyl said, coming down from his high horse. He could tell the boy was not from a rich family by his plain clothes and spoke with a sense of superiority—after all, who did not like money?Before Elio could say a word, Yvonne spoke up with a frown, "No need for that. Elio won't ever be short on cash; he's got me."Wasyl's frown deepened, and he said grumpily, "Well, I won't keep you. I'm a busy man. I'll be off." He stormed toward the door, clearly angry."I'll walk you out," Yarely offered politely, her hips swaying as she moved. She was glowing with health, looking as fresh as a spring morning.Tony shot Elio a nasty look and left with the two nurses following him.They were ignored by everyone else. Cherish and the others clustered around Elio like h
Cherish was extremely grateful. "Elio, I'm a lawyer. If you need my help in the future, feel free to ask. I'll definitely repay the favor."Yvonne grinned. "She’s the real deal, you know! She’s real famous in the legal circle."Elio's heart skipped a beat. His corporation would inevitably need legal advice someday, so he smiled and said, "When the time comes, I’ll have to trouble you, Miss Wilson."Cherish pouted. "Don’t call me that. Any friend of Yvonne’s is a friend of ours. Call me Cherish! Or I’ll get mad."These young women around him were all elites in the industry, so Elio was more than happy to befriend them. "Alright, Cherish."Finally, it was Helen the TV host's turn. She had a bright face and dewy eyes. She wore a pink dress that wrapped around her graceful figure as she sat elegantly on the sofa.Elio often saw her on television because his in-laws liked to watch the local news channel. They watched her program almost every day, so she had already left a deep impress
Lydia had some minor digestive problems. Elio dealt with them easily.Yvonne blushed. "How about me…?"Elio replied, "You're on your period. There’s nothing I can do about it."Unexpectedly, the women burst into laughter, leaving him confused. It took him a moment to understand the implication.Yvonne rolled her eyes at him, blushing bright red. "Watch what you’re saying!"Elio shrugged and said helplessly, "They're the ones overthinking things."Yarely showed up again after a brief absence. She had changed into another lake-green sun dress, with bright and vibrant colors that looked completely different from her previous style. She looked even more graceful and charming."Why did you get changed, Yarely?" Warren asked in confusion.Yarely smiled and said, "It's no big deal. I was cooking some of my specialties as a welcome gift for Elio, but I got some oil on my clothes, so I changed into this…"As soon as she said that, all the girls leaped with joy. "Oh my goodness! Yarely
Yarely's car was a dark green Bentley Continental worth more than three million dollars. It drove steadily on the street.Yarely was very curious about Elio, who was sitting in the passenger seat next to her. She asked gently, "Where do you want to go?""Take me to Parallel Cars Dealer by the port," Elio responded."Are you going there to buy a car? I'll buy you one when we get there later."Yarely was still trying to figure out how to repay the favor. This would be a good opportunity. After all, young people loved cars. She wanted to give him an expensive car as a thank-you.Elio smiled. "No, I'm going to meet someone. Besides, I don't need you to buy me a car. We’re friends, aren’t we? We shouldn’t put a monetary value on our relationship."Yarely was even more impressed by his modesty, smiling brightly. "You're right. We're best friends from now on."Elio nodded in delight. "Of course. If you need my help with anything, just let me know."Yarely's red lips parted slightly. S
"What?" Charlie's anger boiled over, his face turning bright red as he yelled, "This is too much! I want to see your chairman! He needs to apologize, or he'll regret it when I trash this place!"Laird gave a cold snort, grabbed the ready walkie-talkie, and called out, "Security, get in here, quick! We've got someone trying to wreck the place."In a flash, four security guards in black suits rushed into the room, grabbed Charlie, and marched him right out the door.The poor Jones family heir thought he could throw his weight around, but instead, he got a beating from the guards and ended up tossed outside, his suit torn and his face a mess of bruises.He tried to get up, wanting to shout insults, but the angry stares from the guards scared him silent. He scrambled into his Audi and sped away.Afterward, General Manager Howe filled in the chairman on what had happened. Elio could not help but feel a rush of glee. 'Charlie, you think you can take me on? Look where that got you!' Elio
That night, the news about the Aerin Group taking on the shanty town makeover project was all over the Cloudsea TV show. It shook up the whole business world in the city. Bosses from real estate and construction companies were all on the phone, trying to get the scoop.The Aerin Group was pretty new and not well-known in Cloudsea. Now, all of a sudden, it was the talk of the town. The big project that everyone wanted had somehow ended up with them, and it was really weird.The project to fix up the old town was massive, and lots of companies wanted to work on it. If they got even a piece of the job, they would be rolling in dough. So, they all rushed to make connections, hoping to meet with the big boss of Evamor Group to talk business.What surprised all the big shots was that nobody knew a thing about the boss of Evamor. It was like a big secret. Clearly, that person liked staying out of the spotlight, pulling strings from behind the curtain.Who would have guessed that this amaz
York nodded non-stop, apologizing. "Got it. Please forgive me. I'm really sorry."With the bill canceled, Elio felt they had done enough. "Let's call it even. Time to go."They walked out, heads high, leaving the staff and the hostesses in awe. York sat on the couch, face grim, and gulped down the fake Louis XIII. It was liquor from some other brand, cleverly resealed to look like the fancy stuff. It tasted pretty good, and hardly anyone could tell it was not the real deal. However, somehow, that kid figured it out. Who was he, anyway?York was fuming. Ever since his shop opened, he had sold bottle after bottle of this top-notch liquor to all sorts of important people, and no one had ever called him out. Now, some nobody had caught him."That little troublemaker, causing a scene in my shop," he grumbled. "Just you wait. I'll take care of you."As the boss was getting worked up and ready to get even, one of the girls spoke up, "That Mr. Rinz seems pretty impressive. I heard he even
York asked with a friendly smile, "I don't think I've met this young man before. Can someone introduce him?"Yvonne replied with a grin, "This is Mr. Rinz, a dear friend of ours. He's the one who wanted to meet you."York did not know Elio's story, and he looked like an average guy. However, he had ordered three bottles of the fancy Louis XIII cognac and seemed to be friends with some pretty important people, including a famous TV beauty. York could not help but be impressed."Really? I'm super honored and happy to meet you, Mr. Rinz. Hope you'll come to hang out with us more," York said with a big smile. He's the kind of guy who knew just what to say and was ready to shake hands, showing lots of respect. However, Elio did not reach out his hand at all, which made York's smile disappear, and he felt really annoyed inside.Elio just frowned and said, "I think once is enough for this place." Yvonne and the others exchanged puzzled looks. They had no clue why Elio was upset and wh
"You think you can hit me and get away with it? I could ruin your family in an instant. Now, get out of here, do you hear me?" Tanner yelled at her."You..." Fear flickered in May's eyes. She was too scared to argue, worried about what he might do to her.Jenny let out a sigh, went over to help her friend up, and whispered, "Let's just go. We can't stand up to him. We've just got to deal with this bad luck."May knew the truth. She and Jenny might come from money, but they were nothing compared to Tanner's powerful family. What could she do? If she pushed him too far, she was afraid he might make her disappear for good.May had no choice but to follow her best friend, looking all messy and upset. She did not think she would end up like that, feeling so angry. She was mad at Tanner for messing with her feelings and even madder at Elio, thinking he had a big part in her troubles.The room was super quiet; no one wanted to talk. Tanner was in a bad mood—he got tricked by someone not
As Evelyn's figure vanished from view, May frowned deeply and sneered, "She's so hopeless. She can't even handle her husband. Being a woman like that is just embarrassing.""Come on, don't be so hard on her," Jenny said. "Evelyn's got guts. She was ready to divorce Elio to stand up for what's right. Friends like her are rare.""Hmph, what good does that do? She still didn't get the stuff back. I really thought she could handle that jerk, but it was a waste," May said, not hiding her scorn."May, just a heads-up," Jenny lowered her voice, "the divorce might be good for Evelyn, but it puts you at risk. I've noticed Tanner looking her way a lot. Be careful."May felt a chill, sensing trouble, but she pushed back, "No way. Tanner told me he only loves me. You're just worrying too much."Jenny could tell what her best friend was thinking but kept it to herself. "Okay, let's just say I didn't mention anything. Let's head back."In the private room, Tanner was eager to hear the news. Wh
Jenny and May were shocked, staring at each other and not knowing what to do.The couple was at a breaking point. May felt a rush of panic. Did that mean she would never get back the fancy watch and the big Benz? She quickly pulled on Evelyn's arm, trying to tell her friend not to say things she could not take back. However, it was too late."That's for the best," Evelyn snapped. "From now on, we're nothing to each other.""Let's just hope we're both happy from here on out," Elio said, trying to sound indifferent. However, inside, it felt like a thousand needles were poking his heart.Evelyn did not look back. She turned and walked away fast, a cold air swirling around her.Jenny and May ran after her, calling out, "Evelyn, wait up!""Don't leave, wait for us!"Evelyn felt a heavy sadness. They had been married for three years, together every day. To say she felt nothing would be a lie. Even though she never really respected Elio, going their separate ways was still hard to take
The Seven Fairies Team was a tough bunch, and except for Helen, each one had fought their way to success in the cutthroat world of business. They were not about to let anyone push them around.With a loud "smack," Jenny's cheek stung from a fierce slap. She let out a sharp cry and glared at Yvonne. "Ouch! How dare you hit me?""You insult us, and you think a slap is too much?" Yvonne spat back, her teeth clenched in anger.May was not lucky, either. She, too, got slapped, leaving a bright red mark on her face. Lydia, who did it, shouted at her, "Who are you calling names, huh?"Jenny and May were no pushovers, but now, with their cheeks burning from the slaps and surrounded by a group of fierce-looking girls, they were boiling with rage inside. Yet, they did not dare to strike back, appearing utterly defeated and powerless.It was not the super-tough opponents they needed to worry about. It was the teammates who messed everything up!Evelyn had been sure she could get back those
The women finally got it—the beautiful woman was Elio's wife. Yarely and the others stood up for a better look.A bunch of girls with eyes as wide as saucers were watching everything unfold, each one silently agreeing that Evelyn was the picture of perfection. It was no surprise that Master Rinz could keep his cool, even with all those stunning girls around him.Evelyn scanned the room, and it hit her—they were all gorgeous girls, and Elio was the only boy. It was just like the old saying: he was the lone rooster in the henhouse.When Yvonne tried to be friendly, Evelyn was not having any of it. She huffed, "Forget it. I just need to talk to Elio about something private. I'll be out of your hair in no time."That made Evelyn seem super stuck-up and hard to talk to. Yarely and the others felt put off, so they just sat back down on the couch.They were all tough cookies, top dogs in their own right. If she was going to act all high and mighty, why would they want to hang out with he