Lionel sighed deeply, the weight of their schemes settling heavily on his shoulders. He looked at Kevin, his eyes sharp with a mixture of concern and resolve. "Good. The last thing we need right now is to be tangled up with the police."Kevin nodded confidently, though the tension in his jaw betrayed a lingering worry. "This is a false accusation, Father. Rest assured, I have no connection to any of this. Someone is trying to divert our focus, but it won't work."Lionel gave a curt nod, his expression softening slightly as he placed a reassuring hand on Kevin's shoulder. "I believe you. Just ensure that nothing more comes of this. We can't afford any missteps."Kevin smiled, though it was more a determined grimace. "Don't worry, Father. I'll handle it."Lionel watched his son for a moment longer, then turned and walked away, his mind already shifting to the next part of their plan. Kevin stood there for a moment, taking a deep breath and steadying himself. He needed to stay focused.A

Calvin and his lawyer, Samuel Reed, left the Department of Health office, their expressions a mixture of frustration and determination. As they got into Calvin's car, Samuel immediately opened his laptop, his fingers flying over the keys. Calvin started the car and pulled into traffic, his mind racing with the possibilities of who could be behind the repeated rejections of his license.After several minutes of silence, Samuel looked up from his laptop, his face grim. "Mr. Hudson, your suspicion was right," he said, his voice serious.Calvin glanced over at him, his heart pounding. "What exactly did you find, Samuel?"Samuel turned the laptop towards Calvin, showing him a list of names. "Lionel Lang is on the advisory board of the Department of Health. He’s one of the key figures who didn't approve your license renewal."Calvin’s grip on the steering wheel tightened, his knuckles turning white. "Lionel Lang," he muttered, the name dripping with contempt. "I knew they were involved, but

Calvin and Christina finally arrived at the grand hall where the classical music concert was to be held. The building was elegantly adorned, reflecting the sophistication of the event. As they approached the entrance, they could see a large banner announcing Albert Finch as the main sponsor, highlighting the evening's performers, all graduates from the prestigious music school he had founded. Despite his military background, Albert Finch had a profound love for classical music, a passion that was well-known among his peers.One of the evening's featured performers was his nephew, Dante Finch, a prodigious talent who had already garnered much acclaim. Calvin showed their invitations to the receptionist, who then escorted them inside with a polite nod. The ambiance of the hall was both grand and welcoming, filled with the soft murmur of guests mingling and the gentle strains of a string quartet playing in the background.As Calvin and Christina entered the main reception area, Albert Fi

Lionel laughed heartily at Calvin's words, his eyes glinting with cruel amusement. "Regret underestimating you? I won't regret anything. You’re a nobody, and I can crush you under my shoe like the insect you are."Christina, sensing the situation escalating, stepped in quickly. She took Calvin's arm, her voice soothing yet firm. "Calvin, don't waste your time on people who aren't worth it. Let's go."Albert, noticing the rising tension, also intervened. "Lionel, I must insist that you show respect. While you are a guest of honor here, so is Calvin. Without Calvin, I might not have been able to organize this event or even stand here healthy tonight."Lionel and Kevin exchanged smug glances but didn't push further. They had achieved their goal of mocking Calvin and felt content. Lionel shrugged, his smile condescending. "Very well, Albert. We'll drop it for now. Enjoy the rest of your evening."As they walked away, Christina whispered to Calvin, "Don't let them get to you. They’re just

Dr. Greene was about to respond to Calvin, but Kevin Lang quickly interjected, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "There's no way we're going to conduct a treatment in the middle of a classical music concert and gala dinner. Besides, if Calvin fails, wouldn't that just be embarrassing?"Calvin nodded, keeping his composure despite the taunt. "You're right, Kevin. This isn't the right place for a demonstration. But I assure you, I won't fail."Dr. Greene, sensing the escalating tension, stepped in to diffuse the situation. "I will give you an opportunity later, Dr. Hudson. We can arrange a more suitable time and place for this."Lionel's face contorted with shock, his eyes narrowing with disbelief and anger. "This is absurd, Matthew! You can't seriously be considering this."Dr. Greene raised a hand, silencing Lionel's outburst with a calm but firm gesture. "The event is about to continue with dinner. Let's not argue about this any further. We can discuss it in a more appropriate setting