Chapter 126 Chapter 126: A sharp click rang out as Brad closed his lighter. He straightened from where he had been leaning against the rail and began descending the steps. The crowd, made up of heirs and high-society offspring, instinctively parted, making way for him. Rylie kept her eyes on
Chapter 125 Chapter 125: Just as Rylie was about to pull her arm free, Paola unexpectedly tugged on it, pushing it toward herself. In that instant, her delicate face revealed a hint of panic as she stumbled backward off the stage. “Paola!” Percy shouted, rushing forward. The stage wasn’t high.
Chapter 124 Chapter 124: “No way!” Percy slammed his fist on the table, knocking his wine glass over. The red liquid spilled messily across the surface. Rylie rose from her seat with unhurried grace, smoothing the folds of her sleeves. “A bet is a bet. And don’t forget, you’re the
Chapter 123 Chapter 123: Brad stared hard at him, eyes sharp enough to see through walls. Ronan gulped, lifting a trembling hand. “I promise I’ve done nothing shady. This is a setup. The Wilde family tried to interfere with the fleet’s health systems, and I reported them. You know I’ve
Chapter 122 Chapter 122: The jab couldn’t have been more obvious. Tapping his own chest, Percy replied, “That’s right. I finished third in a world-famous hacking competition. The Navy could use someone like me. Even Brad had good things to say. You really think everyone from the Owen family is
Chapter 121 Chapter 121: Leaning back in her chair, Rylie looked indifferent. “It seems you truly care about the surname. But I’m different; whether you think I am an Owen or a Kirk doesn’t matter. Percy, neither you nor Paola go by the Owen name, and that doesn’t hurt you
Chapter 120 Chapter 120: A careful scan of the space brought her straight to her desk. She called out for the servant. “Did anyone come in here today p> Looking honestly confused, the servant shook her head. “No, Miss Owen. I only dropped off that music score you asked for
Chapter 119 Chapter 119: After the intern’s damning testimony, the video continued, rolling on with one victim after another appearing onscreen. Each told of surgeries gone wrong, their lives permanently altered, families left in ruin. Every story pointed the finger squarely at the Wildes, their once-sterling reputation now drenched in
Chapter 118 Chapter 118: “I’m just a doctor,” he protested, raising his voice. “VitaLink hired me. I don’t know anything about what the Wilde family’s doing! Why are you taking me p> “Answer our questions and you’ll be fine. If you’ve done nothing wrong, you have nothing to worry about
Chapter 117 Chapter 117: “Rylie’s out of her mind p> “Does she think being Brad’s chief physician means she can do whatever she wants p> “They really need to rethink trusting someone like her p> The murmurs picked up again. This time, most voices leaned toward the Wildes. And just
Chapter 116 Chapter 116: At that moment, the doors across the room opened. A man stepped out, walking with quiet strength. He held a hot water bottle in one hand, and though he wore a patient’s gown, he carried himself like someone used to being in charge. He smiled and
Chapter 115 Chapter 115: Rory shook his head at Leland’s reaction. In a clear voice that cut through the crowd, he declared, “I have faith in Rylie’s skills. Even I can’t figure out what the third patient’s ailment is either, so it makes sense if he isn’t sick at all
Chapter 114 Chapter 114: Marsha walked with her, shoulders back, head high. The room watched them, some with admiration, others with envy. She turned just enough to give Rylie and Leland a look brimming with contempt. Rylie didn’t flinch. She peeled the wrapper off a candy and popped it into
Chapter 113 Chapter 113: He cleared his throat. “Your protocol—includes rituximab and pulse doses of cyclophosphamide p> “Exactly,” Rylie nodded once. “We need high-intensity immunosuppression. Add plasma exchange, and it’s our best shot at halting the damage before it spreads p> He blinked hard. “But the death rate — it’s
Chapter 112 Chapter 112: Leland froze. He snatched up the report and flipped through it with trembling fingers. Buried in all the technical language, the glutamate levels were clearly flagged as dangerously high. He stammered, “But… this treatment just feels too extreme p> “I’d rather gamble with recovery than watch
Chapter 111 Chapter 111: Leland’s tone sharpened. The mask of calm broke. “You’re not even close to her level. My brother needed an amputation because of your prescriptions. What kind of healer in Crolens lets that happen p> Marsha flinched. Her face twisted so badly that even her makeup couldn’t
Chapter 110 Chapter 110: Evita narrowed her eyes. “What kind of bet p> “Let’s see who can reach the correct diagnosis first,” said Rylie, tapping her fingers lightly on the edge of the table. Evita let out a laugh. “Really? Do you even know who you’re talking to, girl p>
Chapter 109 Chapter 109: Brad held her gaze and answered without flinching. “Then I’d ask you to craft a plan that stands above the rest, Ms. Wilde. Because for me, there’s only one doctor who can take the lead p> Even among the brightest minds in medicine, he only needed
Chapter 108 Chapter 108: The reason for Rylie’s isolation was no secret; it wasn’t just her obscure pharmacy background. The Wildes’ public accusation — that she’d stolen their high-purity medication to treat Brad, slipping in under false pretenses — had poisoned her reputation. Most present viewed her with thinly veiled
Chapter 107 Chapter 107: A lump rose in Leland’s throat. “Nicolas… He’s scheduled for amputation next week p> Her face betrayed nothing, the news met with cold silence. Holding back his sorrow, Leland continued, “Since you walked away, everything at home has unraveled. Please, Rylie — come back. Help Nicolas.