Tobias was somewhat surprised, "Eric, you know medicine too? That wasn't your major in college. Besides, Salt City University doesn't offer such a major, does it?"Eric chuckled. "It's a long story. I met a gifted holistic physician later on, who became my mentor. I learned a few things from him, so dealing with scars and such is not a problem."He instructed Lora to wash her face first before beginning the treatment.When Lora saw the silver needles, she was a bit nervous, but a glance at Eric reassured her.She thought, 'Wouldn't it be nice if life could just be like this forever?'"Don't move around too much, and try to keep your facial expressions as steady as possible," Eric advised.Lora's injury was recent, so completely removing the scar wouldn't be too difficult or time-consuming for Eric.After Eric finished the treatment, Tobias confirmed that Eric indeed knew medicine.'This fellow knows so much. Isn't he the CIO of the company? How did he become a physician?'He c
As Eric departed, Tobias' expression darkened.It was an unpleasant turn of events.He turned to Lora, his tone edged with concern, "Lora, do you harbor feelings for Eric? We have no family ties in Westlake City, yet he was there, and so were you. Don't tell me you're indifferent to him."He expected Lora to refute his assumption, considering Eric's marital status and fatherhood.To his surprise, Lora nodded affirmatively. "Dad, you're correct. I do have feelings for him. There's a certain allure about him that sets him apart from others."Isn't it the same for you, Dad? Mom mentioned the countless admirers you had in your college days."Tobias felt a flush of embarrassment.Why dredge up ancient history now?He sighed heavily. "I understand your sentiments, but love is akin to a flame attracting moths. You've been taught to be bold from a young age and not to just have courage but also act upon it."Eric is undeniably remarkable. From his humble college days to establishing t
Julius sat down and lit a cigarette, sighing. "Nera, all these years, I've wronged you."Upon hearing that, Nera felt like crying.Indeed, she had suffered greatly over the years.For many years of marriage, she and Julius had always slept in separate rooms. Not once during these years had Julius touched her, not even on their wedding night.Nera knew she was merely a sacrificial lamb in the family's arranged marriage. She understood that Julius' heart was solely set on Grace, unwaveringly so for years.With Eric's appearance later on, Nera knew she stood even less of a chance.However, she didn't complain. She understood that complaining wouldn't change anything. At most, it would only incur Julius's resentment, making her days in the Hernandez family even more difficult.Meanwhile, she could not return to the Calles family."How have you wronged me?" Nera sat down. "Life is short, just a few decades. However it goes on. I've come to terms with it. If one day you and Grace rec
Julius was puzzled and perplexed. For so many years, no one in the Hernandez family had mentioned distant relatives. Why did they suddenly appear today?Bartholomew declared, "We have learned that in King City, your family is merely a major one. Our family has plans to exhaust all resources to elevate you to the position of a top-tier family!"Julius narrowed his eyes. He didn't even recognize this person before him, let alone anything about their family. And now they claimed they would elevate the Hernandezes to the status of a top-tier family in King City? Was there such a thing in this world?Bartholomew didn't know that Julius no longer cared whether the Hernandezes became a top-tier family. It didn't matter. But if someone else wanted them to become a top-tier family, there must be ulterior motives.Julius was not stupid—he knew that a pie wouldn't fall from the sky for no reason. He asked, "What are your demands?"He was quite curious about this person before him. Mainly bec
Jacob tried to get up, his nose and mouth bleeding from the beating. Vince was injured and Matthew had not come to the Innova Group, giving the young man an opportunity.Eric came down and saw Jacob lying on the ground."You bastard! You think you can walk away without coughing up a fortune for this mess?"Jacob, an Innova security guard, was now lying on the ground demanding money from others. Oddly enough... it kind of made sense. After all, he had tried to intervene and couldn't beat the other party, so it wasn't entirely his fault."Little punk, you think you have the upper hand?" The young man seethed, moving to strike Jacob again.But as he took a step forward, he collided with Eric. He looked up fiercely, demanding, "And who the hell are you?"The receptionist hurried over to Eric. "Mr. Johnson, he claims to be from the Hernandez family and insists on seeing you. When I asked if he had an appointment, he started getting physical with me!"Eric's expression darkened. He ha
It wasn't until the police took Roco away that he remembered his purpose for being in Salt City on business."Hey! They hit me too! Why aren't you arresting them? What's the point of just grabbing me?" he shouted, still in disbelief.Ultimately, he seemed to have suffered the worst of the beating. Both his hands were dislocated, and no one had mentioned anything about fixing them yet.The police officer sneered. "Kid, do you know where you are? They are Salt City's money-making machines! Do you dare mess with our Midas? Are you looking for trouble?"They were always ready to oblige the Innova Group.That was simply how society functioned.As Salt City's largest taxpayer and creator of thousands of jobs, the Innova Group was protected by the authorities. Going after them was akin to inviting trouble from Salt City's officials.Granting privileges to such a major corporation wasn't an issue.As long as the Innova Group avoided major offenses or significant losses, the Salt City a
Upon first glance, it was evident that Sylvia held the upper hand in terms of social status. Additionally, as the legitimate wife, there was simply no way Lora could compete against her.While Eric was treating Lora, Tobias asked Sylvia, "Which university did Ms. Williams graduate from?"Sylvia replied with a faint smile, "King City University."Tobias felt a pang of defeat—it seemed futile. His daughter couldn't even match Sylvia's educational background. He pondered whether Lora should pursue a doctoral degree or something similar, hoping she could excel in some aspect.He could see that Lora was genuinely enamored with Eric, displaying the same affection as the day before.The acupuncture session concluded swiftly, and Eric and Sylvia prepared to leave.Lena emerged from the kitchen, suggesting to Eric, "Why don't you have dinner before leaving? You've been working hard, and my cooking isn't half bad, you know."Though not very confident, Lena believed that with Eric's wealth
Bartholomew's attempt had failed, and Roco still had much to strive for.The next morning, around 10:00 a.m., Roco returned to the Innova Group. He reckoned that a company like Innova Group would likely be bustling with meetings in the morning and should start winding down by around 10:00 a.m.Jacob didn't stop him. He knew Roco wasn't one to trifle with—he was a heavy hitter, and if things got physical, it would mean months of recuperation.Still, Roco glared at Jacob. "Stop messing around! Once I take over the Innova Group, you're the first one I'll get rid of!"Jacob stuck out his tongue mockingly. "I'll be waiting! If you can't get rid of me, you're just a loser!"Roco was furious! Yet, at this moment, he didn't dare touch Jacob. It might alert Eric, and he'd undoubtedly receive another thrashing.He vividly remembered he had a mission today. No one was to provoke the Innova Group. 'Ha, even the receptionist at the front desk didn't flirt with me. I just need to see Eric and