“Isaac, I think you can be really funny sometimes.” Allegra pushed Beefy Bob aside, about to wheel the wheelchair out.Isaac stepped in front of her. “Ally, give me two days. If Eugene doesn’t improve in two days, we’ll go with your idea.”“Allegra, Isaac has already asked the—um, I mean, I have already found a very skilled naturopath. He’ll be here by tomorrow. It’s not this old man who’ll be treating your father.” When Beefy Bob caught Isaac’s gaze, he quickly changed his sentence midway.Allegra closed her eyes, taking a deep breath. She said helplessly, “Fine. It’s our last resort. Thanks, Bob.”Beefy Bob glanced at Isaac with terror, trying to signal that he didn’t have a choice.Although the room inside was small and old, the silver lining was that it was brightly lit and neat. Eugene stayed in this room.Another day passed. The old healer prepared some herbal medicine, which Allegra fed Eugene bit by bit, but his condition didn’t seem to improve.On the flip side, it seem
When everyone saw the man in the doorway wearing sunglasses in the middle of the night, they were all incredibly confused. Which loony bin did this guy come from?Harry approached the hospital bed, grinning cheerily. He reached out to touch Eugene’s wrist, humming to himself as he checked his pulse.He took off his sunglasses and looked at Allegra, whose eyes were red from crying. With a smile, he said, “Hey beautiful, please make way. I’m going to start the treatment.”“Who are you? Are you crazy? Who asked you to come here?” Andrew immediately shouted at Harry.“Harry Stewart, the 96th descendant of the Dark Healers clan, at your service. I also go by Dr. Stewart, Miracle Healer Stewart, Little Hippocrates, et cetera. His kidney function seems to be very weak. Please make room.”Harry’s last sentence made Andrew’s face freeze, and he was at a loss for words.Margaret couldn’t help but laugh at this Dr. Stewart, who looked like he was in his early 20s and had appeared out of now
“Heh, I feel much better.” When Margaret and Andrew heard Eugene’s voice, they were utterly shocked. They immediately burst into the room.They found Eugene sitting up halfway on the bed without his oxygen mask. He was currently drinking a glass of water that Allegra had poured him.“H—How could this be?” George’s eyes were about to fall out of their sockets. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing.Eugene’s gaze fell on Andrew’s face. He said quietly, “I heard you say that once I’m dead, my will would come into effect; is that right? Since when did I have a will?”The color drained from Andrew’s face. He smiled awkwardly and said, “Dad, I was just joking with Allegra. I’m glad you’re awake.”Eugene hummed and didn’t say another word.On the other side, Harry exited the clinic and walked to the sidewalk. Two people stood next to the black Land Rover—Isaac and Beefy Bob. Both of them had been here a while but didn’t go in.Stopping in front of Isaac, Harry suddenly fell onto one k
When Allegra heard the news, she immediately got up and put on some light makeup. As she left the house, she even reminded Isaac to remember to prepare the herbal medicine for Eugene.“What time are you coming home?” Isaac asked, raising his head.Allegra replied urgently, “I’ve found an office space for the company. I have to go take a look, so I don’t know when I’m coming back yet.”An office space? Larry’s face surfaced in Isaac’s mind. He frowned, taking out his phone to dial Beefy Bob’s number.Fennel Avenue was Cloud City’s most luxurious area. To its left were a pedestrian sidewalk and a commercial zone, while to its right were office blocks in the central business district. Besides those neighborhoods with villas and bungalows, this place was the most expensive location in Cloud City.By the time Allegra arrived at the 11th floor of Chromo Office, Larry was already waiting there with his good friend.He was a greasy fatty wearing a suit. His beady eyes roved over Allegra’
Half an hour later, the three of them had almost downed two bottles. Even Cooper was beginning to slur his words.As if their minds were in sync, Larry and Cooper both scooted closer to Allegra.“Ally, I could just give the owner a call to talk about the rent. After all, you’re such a beauty.” Cooper’s eyes narrowed into slits from his smiling. Subconsciously, he placed his right hand on Allegra’s stockinged thigh.Borrowing liquid courage, his hand began to inch upward.“Mr. Lawson, w—what are you doing?” Allegra jumped to her feet as though she had been electrocuted, looking terrified.Because she had drunk a lot, her reaction was a bit slow, but she had a bad feeling.“Oh, Ally, why are you so shy? Your shyness won’t get you anywhere.” Cooper suddenly grabbed Allegra’s hand with great force.At that moment, Larry also stood and walked behind her. Grinning, he placed his hand on her shoulder.Allegra squealed like a spooked kitten. She wanted to turn around and run, but Larry
Allegra completely sobered up as she watched the scene unfolding before her. When she saw Isaac pick up another fork, she pounced on him and roared, “Garten, are you crazy? This is illegal! Get out! Get out now!”Isaac frowned, turning to give Beefy Bob a look. The latter darted over and pulled Allegra away. “Allegra, let’s get out of here first. Isaac will be fine.”He tugged her out of the room.“Garten, I can kill you if I want to!” Larry roared like a madman, hugging his leg.“I’m not sure if the government will continue to employ a cripple.” Isaac glanced at Cooper, whose face was completely drained of color, before stabbing Larry’s left hand with the second fork.He then stabbed the third fork into Larry’s right hand. Both of Larry’s hands were now nailed to the floor, and he could not move. His whole body was drenched in sweat, and he let out a feral scream.Cooper was so scared that he wet his pants. When he saw Isaac stand and look his way, he immediately knelt on the fl
Beefy Bob approached the officials. After a short conversation, the officials took a few photos of the room and turned to leave.They didn’t even spare Isaac a glance.Allegra was stunned. She asked Isaac, “Why didn’t they arrest you?”“Beefy Bob has some connections, so everything is fine.”Beefy Bob smiled and nodded. Since Isaac said so, he wouldn’t deny it.They went back home. However, Allegra felt resentful.Around 5.00 pm, two law enforcement cars entered their compound at Riverview.Three uniformed men strode into the villa. Allegra was watching the news when they entered, and her hair stood on end instantly.“Are you Allegra? Is Isaac here too?” One of the men asked coldly.“You…What business do you have here?” Allegra noticed the cars were from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. She relaxed slightly.The man snorted. “My business? You should know better. Where do you think you’re going after hitting our superior’s brother? Come with us.”“Since when d
Leah picked up her glass and slammed it onto the table with a dull thud. She said coldly, “You wounded my brother so badly that he would’ve made it if he were to undergo a disability appraisal. Don’t you think I have the right to look into it?”“Sure. Now that I’m here, what’s going to happen next?” Isaac pulled a chair and sat on it.Allegra’s face paled further. She tugged Isaac harshly, but he was as stable as a rock.“Garten, don’t be too full of yourself! The likes of you are just nobodies in Cloud City. Even if Ms. Lawson didn’t get to you, I would never let you go. You’re just a weakling, living off your wife!” Rory yelled furiously.Whenever he thought of the embarrassment he experienced at The Waterfront Wonderland anger flared up within him. It was worse when he also thought of how Emily had witnessed it.“Not everyone can live off their wife, you know?” Isaac lit a cigarette and looked at Rory.Rory shook with anger. He turned toward Blackie and said coldly, “Blackie,