The father and son both took the teacups the maid placed in front of them and introduced themselves to Luke. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Crawford. I'm Saul Leo, and this is my terrible son, Yerik Leo. He's the one who caused your leg to be injured. We’re here today to apologize to you."Luca lowered her gaze and thought that she should not be standing there, but she could find any excuse to leave.Luke's eyes were glistening as he looked at the father and son.He thought that their attitudes were acceptable but unnecessary."I've already handed this matter to my lawyer to settle it. If you have any questions, you may contact Mr. Zac from the law firm in Kaston. He’ll represent me and communicate with you," said Luke.Saul's heart skipped a beat. He knew that things would not be settled so easily."Mr. Crawford, it’s indeed my son's fault this time, and I won’t run away from the responsibility. It's just that he's still in school, so we hope you’ll give us a chance to settle this outsi
Yerik’s expression was ferocious and excited as he punched with all his might. His punch aimed right at Luke's face. Would Luke still dare to be so proud after this? Luca had a dark look as she saw the punch that was nearing Luke’s face. She was quick to react and grabbed onto Yerik's wrist. His punch came to a halt 20 centimeters away from Luke’s face.Yerik was stunned, and his eyes looked at Luca with a fierce gaze. Before he had the time to attack, he let out a yelp. “Ouch, let go!"Saul got up and looked at Luca's slim fingers that were grabbing Yerik's wrist. Her fingers could not even completely go around Yerik’s wrist. "What's… What's happening?" He looked at his son's pale face and knew he was not faking the pain. However, those slim fingers did not seem like they were doing anything to hurt Yerik at all. Even so, she had managed to stop the punch. Luca did not say a word, and Yerik was in great pain. He had no choice but to kneel and plead with her, "It hurts! Ple
Thinking back about the event earlier made the maid look at her with a gaze of admiration. "Ms. Luca, you're so awesome. When faced with someone like that, you could still grab his wrist and make him stop. You even made him shout in pain. How did you do that?"Luca raised her hand. "There are lots of nerves in the wrist, and there are also a lot of trigger points.""So that's how." The maid knew that Luca was good at traditional medicine and did not ask further.When the dishes were almost ready, Luca’s phone rang.Luca wiped her hand and took the phone to have a look. She noticed it was from Nina.She made a gesture, hinting to the maid to come over and put the dish onto a plate. Then, she answered Nina's call. "What's up, Nina?"Nina's voice was heard from the other end of the call. "Luca, I heard from Mr. Doyle that you've completed your work for the project. Is that true?” "Yes. I've completed my parts. What’s the matter? Do you need anything?" Luca felt that Nina needed so
Keith was a little overwhelmed by Nina’s accusation and uttered, "That’s not what I mean. Don’t spew nonsense.""If you want Mr. Hugh to recover, let Luca give him an examination. If you need a letter of authorization, she can definitely get it given her ability. All she needs is some time. If we go down that route, it’ll not only waste her time but also Mr. Hugh's." Nina was tough. After so many days, she realized that except for Mrs. Hugh, no one in this family truly cared about Tyrone.They just wanted to take this opportunity to get some more money. Later on, they would claim that they should get a portion of it as they had helped Tyrone. Therefore, they would not dare to hurt her for the sake of money, which was why she no longer agreed to all of their demands.Keith was speechless as well. He was better than Nina when it came to swearing, but when it came to reasoning with others, his education level was not as high. His ability to debate logically was not comparable to her.
Keith immediately stopped talking. He widened his eyes and looked at Johann in disbelief. ‘He’s a doctor! How dare he yell at the patient's family?! I must file a complaint!’Johann looked at him coldly and said, "Dr. Craw is just joking, yet you can't tell? All you’ve done is chatter non-stop. Do you want your cousin to get better?""How do I know whether she's joking or not? Besides, you’re saying that she's joking but maybe she truly doesn't understand anything and is just acting in front of you!" Keith said in anger. ‘How dare he accuse me of being ignorant?!’He was not ignorant. He just did not believe that a woman who looked after people would be capable of curing Tyrone.Johann felt a headache coming on. ‘Why is he so hostile toward Luca?’Many in the hospital wanted to get Luca's help. He once asked her for help on their behalf but she turned him down saying that she was not interested in practicing medicine. Luca would not be helping Tyrone if it were not for Nina."I
"Hello, Dr. Craw," Dr. Wood greeted her as Johann did."Hello. We’re about to start. Family members, please wait outside." Luca's tone was cold. Unlike other doctors, she took no notice of the feelings of patients and their family members.Mrs. Hugh stood up and walked outside the ward.Keith wanted to stay but was pulled away by Larry. "Come on. You being here will only affect the doctor's mood and the treatment."Nina glanced at Luca. She thought long needles as such were scary, so she left the ward as well.Luca asked Johann, "Where are the medical gloves?""I'll get them for you." Johann turned around and grabbed two pairs of gloves from a cabinet by the door. One pair was for Luca, while the other one was for Dr. Wood.Dr. Wood looked at Luca's sterilized needles and asked, "Dr. Craw, are you going to use this set of needles to treat the patient?""Yes." Luca patted Tyrone who had his eyes closed and said, "Take off your clothes and lie down with your back facing us."Tyr
Dr. Wood was annoyed by what Keith said. "Not anyone can do it. Dr. Craw's dry needling methods are different from the traditional way. They’re more complicated and precise. And that’s why her methods yield such good effects. If you don't believe her, you can go to other hospitals to try. The effects of their doctors’ dry needling treatment definitely won’t be as good as Dr. Craw's.""I just—" Keith started saying.However, he was cut off by Larry, "Okay, that’s enough."Keith could only stop talking.Mrs. Hugh was afraid that what Keith had just said would offend Luca. If she refused to continue treating Tyrone, his recovery might be indefinite.Yesterday, she heard the nurse and the doctor discuss Tyrone’s condition. They mentioned that the probability of recovery was low. They were discussing how to prepare her mentally.When she heard that, she felt as though the sky was falling.Tyrone was still single. Even if Nina would compensate their family with a lot of money, she was
He mentioned Luke...Luca felt helpless. After Luke's car accident, Luke's brand was put on her body.However, she could not bring herself to hate what they were doing.That was because if the incident before had not happened, she would have been Luke's.After Luca left the prescription, she turned around and left. She took the elevator to the first floor and unexpectedly bumped into someone she did not want to see.Jean Langdon...Jean had just come out of the detention center. He was still in handcuffs and was accompanied by two policemen in uniforms.When everyone saw them, they were worried that Jean was a murderer and all fled.When Luca saw that it was Jean, she was about to turn around and leave via another exit. However, it was too late. Jean called out to her, "Luca!"There was a little trace of joy in his tone. He did not seem to feel ashamed that he was handcuffed and escorted by police.Luca had to stop. She turned around and looked at him with a frown."It is yo
“As long as he stays out of your sight, I won’t make a move,” said Ray.If Gordan were not one of Luke’s pals, he would have been long gone.Anyone who dared to mess with someone Ray cherished would not be let off easily. The only reason Gordan was still breathing was thanks to Luke.“Alright, Ray. Just let it go. I’ve moved on and started a new life. Plus, I’m studying at Capital University. We have mutual friends, so running into him is inevitable. If that happens, we’ll just be strangers. There’s no need to step in for me or act impulsively.” Just as Vivian finished speaking, the doorbell rang.“Is it the clothes delivery?” asked Ray.“No, while you were talking with Mr. Crawford, I asked someone to buy some medicinal cream. The ones here work better than the ones in Russia. A little massage with it should help you heal faster,” Vivian said, grabbing a mask and hat before heading to the door.“Miss, is the boss alright?” asked one of Ray’s subordinates.“He’s fine. Did you ge
When Ray heard that there was a 90% chance of success, he could not help but ask, “Can you walk me through your plan?”“The prison where Kassy is being held actually has an underground passage. I’ve already spoken with the prison officials, and we can use that passage to transport her out. It connects to the sewage system, which leads directly to another detention facility. "The only catch is that this facility’s underground pipes don’t connect to the outside world, so the remaining 10% risk lies in moving Kassy onto the main road and securing her at the new location.“This whole operation can be done without anyone noticing, which is why I’m confident it’ll work.” As Luke explained, he pulled out a detailed map of the sewer system. “Here’s the layout I had someone retrieve. This is the starting point, and this is the destination. If we take this route, we can move Kassy without alerting Abel’s people.”Abel’s men were keeping a constant watch outside the prison now. That was prec
Luke had no idea what kind of mindset the person who poisoned Vivian had. However, he found Gordan’s current behavior quite intriguing.“Luke, what’s with that look?” Gordan felt uneasy under his gaze.“You seem pretty concerned about Vivian,” Luke leaned back on the couch and said thoughtfully.Gordan froze for a moment before laughing it off. “What? No way! Why would I care about her? Come on, Luke, don’t say stuff like that. If she hears it, she might start getting ideas.”Luke could not be bothered to expose his act and got straight to the point. “Why are you here?”“Speaking of that, I almost got sidetracked by that woman.” Gordan quickly pulled out his phone, grimacing. “Man, Ray really didn’t hold back. I need to get some treatment for these bruises later.”Luke took the phone and tried to unlock it. It needed a passcode. He handed it back. “Unlock it.”“All set, boss.” Gordan unlocked the phone and went back to pressing an ice pack against his face.Luke scanned the scr
It was the sound of a body slamming onto the ground.Gordan’s furious curses rang out. “Damn it! You're really going all out, huh? Do you think I'm scared of you?”Another loud thud followed.Vivian frowned. What the hell were they doing? Were they really going to fight until one of them won?Both of them were skilled fighters. If they kept this up, neither would walk away unscathed.“Enough!” shouted Vivian.The two men locked in the fight froze for a moment.“Vivian, stay out of this. I’m beating him to a pulp today,” growled Ray, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He was not in great shape, but neither was Gordan.“Ray, I don’t want to see him,” said Vivian. She did not want Ray fighting him. It was not to protect Gordan but because she did not want Ray getting hurt.Also, she definitely did not want Gordan to see her like this. She could already picture his smug face, his sarcastic remarks and his gloating.“Fine. If you don’t want to see him, I’ll just beat
After returning to the hotel from the hospital, Vivian felt much better.To her, the fact that Ray had taken her to the hospital meant there was hope for the future, which lifted her spirits. She picked up an apple from the fruit platter the hotel had provided and took a bite.“Ray, this apple is really good. Want to try one?” asked Vivian.Ray shook his head. “You go ahead. By the way, can I take a look at the luggage you brought from Russia?”Vivian nodded. “I only hung up my clothes. Everything else is still in the suitcase. You can just take the things out.”Ray walked into the bedroom, pulled out her suitcase, and opened it. Inside were just books and a few other small items, nothing unusual.“You didn't bring any food with you?” asked Ray.“I haven’t really been in the mood, but the food here is way better than Russian food, so I didn't feel the need to bring anything.” Vivian’s tone was lighthearted now that she was in a better mood.“That's true.” Ray agreed, then asked
Ray's tone turned serious. “Alright, I'll make the arrangements immediately. Dr. Craw, once the toxicology report is out, we’ll still need your help.”“For toxicology cases like this, I recommend combining both modern medicine and traditional herbal medicine. Don’t worry, if I can help, I definitely will,” Luca assured him.“Alright, thank you.” Ray expressed his gratitude and ended the call before updating Luke on the situation.Luke reassured him, saying, “If Vivian was really poisoned, don’t worry. Previously, Luca discovered that her biological mother had been poisoned with a slow-acting toxin. She prescribed herbal medicine and used purely traditional herbal medicine to detoxify her. It didn’t take long for all the toxins to be expelled, and her health fully recovered. So, rest assured. If it’s something she can fix, she’ll do everything she can.“Besides, once we identify the exact problem, the doctors will be able to step in and help, right?”“Yes. Thank you both in advance
Gerald walked over. “Ms. Sanchez, what's wrong?”He was eager to get back upstairs and stash his cigarettes before someone noticed and took them.Hera yanked open his bag, glanced at the cigarette brand, and scoffed. “I thought it was some expensive brand. But it's just this? And you’re acting all deferential to her over this?”Gerald was rendered speechless. “I knew Ms. Craw was going out, so I asked her to bring these back for me. This is the brand I’m used to. Maybe it’s not expensive to you, but for me, it’s what I can afford.”Realizing she had misspoken, Hera felt a bit awkward. She quickly changed the topic. “Still, is a pack of cigarettes really worth you being so grateful to Luca? How much could it have cost?”“It’s not about the money,” replied Gerald. “It's just a nice surprise. I never expected to get anything out of helping Ms. Craw, and this kind of unexpected gift has nothing to do with the price. Besides, I'm not being overly grateful. I'm just happy.”He was ba
Luca’s lips were already swollen and flushed from Luke's kisses.That deep shade of red, reflected in Luke’s eyes, was utterly captivating. It tugged at his nerves, stirring an uncontrollable desire within him.At that moment, he had only one thought, and it was to completely lose himself in her.…The two of them stepped out of the bedroom.Vivian quickly turned her back and greeted Luke when he saw him coming out, “Hello, Mr. Crawford.”“Vivian, don’t worry. Everything will get better,” replied Luke.Vivian simply hummed in response.Ray gave them a grateful nod as Luke took Luca’s hand and led her away.It was only after hearing the door close that Vivian finally turned back around.Ray glanced at her and said, “Vivian, they’re your friends. You don’t have to act this way around them. They won’t judge you.”“I know they won’t…” Vivian let out a soft sigh. “I just feel like I look terrifying right now. I didn’t want to scare them, so I avoided facing them directly. But it’
“I once treated someone who had been slowly poisoned over a long period of time. Their pulse was similar to Vivian’s. Given that your family has good genetics, yet Vivian is different from the rest of you, and her skin improved after leaving her original environment, all of this confirms my suspicion.“Could it be that someone in your family has been poisoning Vivian? That would explain why her skin ended up like this.”“If she really has been poisoned, then would staying away from that environment or identifying the person responsible help her get better?” asked Ray.Luca shook her head.“The poison I’ve encountered before was a slow-acting toxin that kept the victim’s skin dark. I don’t know exactly what it was, but long-term exposure to any poison has an effect on the body. It's just a suspicion now. I need to consult someone I know. And honestly, I can’t be sure what’s really causing Vivian’s condition.“Is her skin deteriorating so quickly because she was poisoned once more a