Sylvia mentioned, "My master said that many martial artists often possess some medical skills. Besides holistic physicians, some priests are exceptionally skilled in medicine. The medical expertise of certain priests surpasses that of conventional, holistic physicians."Eric sighed. "Learning holistic medicine isn't easy."When he first started with martial arts, he needed Sylvia's guidance. He wondered who would guide him now if he wanted to learn holistic medicine.As they talked, someone from the Montgomerys rushed in and quickly left in a car.Soon after, Grace emerged from the house and said, "The Hernandezes are here. They already know you're here, but don't worry. With me around, they won't dare to harm you.""Thank you, Mom," Sylvia said.Grace nodded and added, "Focus on your tasks. Don't fret about the Hernandezes. I'll handle them."Eric agreed. Frankly, he didn't care much about the Hernandezes. To him, they were less important than a simmering pot of medicine."I w
Grace's years of hard work were finally paying off. Two decades ago, she wouldn't have had the opportunity to sit face-to-face with someone like Javier, let alone confront him directly. But now, she possessed both the qualifications and the confidence.At the level of the Montgomerys and Hernandezes, the only two things that could bind them were laws and morals.Javier understood that Grace was unlikely to let go of the legal tools at her disposal. What if Grace brought Eric to claim a share of the Hernandezes' assets? What would they do?With that thought in mind, Javier calmed himself and chuckled. "Madam Montgomery, you're the CEO of Montgomery Corp. with numerous assets. Despite being a woman, you're as capable as any man. Ultimately, the Montgomery assets belong to your son, correct? Why bother coming after the Hernandezes and engaging in a dispute?"Grace had multiple motives for waging war against the Hernandezes, with protecting Eric as her primary reason."Fight? Why shou
After the Hernandezes left, Grace approached Sylvia.Meanwhile, the medicine had finished brewing. Eric took it off the heat and allowed it to cool for a bit before handing it to Sylvia.Grace smiled and said, "I'm so glad you both take care of each other."Sylvia pinched her nose and downed the medicine in one gulp. "Mom, why did the Hernandezes come here?""They're here for a truce," Grace explained. "Both families suffered losses since the war began. Javier knew you two were in King City, so he took this chance to propose a truce. But I won't stop the war unless they agree to my conditions.""What are the conditions?" Sylvia asked."First, Eric should get a share of the Hernandez family assets under his name, as he's one of them," Grace replied. "Second, I want them to add Eric to the Hernandez family tree, but Javier refused."Sylvia fell silent, thinking both conditions would benefit Eric.Initially, she suspected the business war was related to Julius, but it seemed not.
Amid the crowd, someone recognized Seraphine. They said, "Ms. Montgomery, Hol. Thornfield has mentioned that he won't be seeing anyone today! Even some highly respected holistic physicians were turned away. Be cautious. Offending Hol. Thornfield could have serious consequences."Seraphine looked concerned. Although the Montgomerys had influence, they hesitated to offend a renowned holistic physician like Orion because of his stellar reputation.Eric overheard the conversation but remained unfazed. He turned to Sylvester and Seraphine, suggesting, "Sylvester, Seraphine, Hol. Thornfield prefers peace and quiet. How about you both head back? Vee and I will go inside to see him."Sylvester quickly chimed in. "Wait! Don't leave me alone!"He wasn't keen on staying with Seraphine, fearing her unpredictable actions.Seraphine grinned at him and replied, "Eric already mentioned that Hol. Thornfield prefers peace and quiet. Let's not disturb him."She had spent a fair amount of time alone
Their responses matched, with Eric being no exception. He nodded and replied, "Yes, I want to."The limit for Orion's Blossom Needling was set at six sessions. Orion had mentioned the day before that Sylvia's facial scars would heal after these six sessions. However, from Orion's tone, it appeared he wasn't entirely certain if he could complete all six sessions.If Eric could master Blossom Needling, he could complete the remaining sessions in situations where Orion couldn't.Eric's motivation to learn medicine was solely because of Sylvia.When Orion heard of Eric's interest, he grinned and said, "Good. Although you're a bit older, you have a unique talent that might speed up your learning compared to others. However, holistic medicine places significant importance on accumulated experience."While I can offer guidance initially, mastering holistic medicine will require your independent study. Especially in this era, where complex illnesses frequently arise, it's crucial to uphol
From yesterday, when Orion announced his retirement in 35 days, until now, only Eric and Sylvia have visited his residence. Everyone wanted to reach out to him through them before his retirement. They were even hoping to secure prescriptions from Orion before his departure.They ignored the scars on Eric's face and handed him their business cards."Hello, sir and miss. I am the Summit Consortium's secretary. Here's my card. When are you available for a meal?" one person said."I serve as the butler for the Calles. Feel free to visit our manor when you have the time," another added.Eric and Sylvia received a stack of business cards that represented not only identities but also potential connections. However, they had no interest in accepting them."Hey, excuse us! Make way!" Seraphine shouted from outside the crowd. Unfortunately, the people had already encircled Eric and Sylvia, making it impossible for her to approach.Several guards from the courtyard stepped in to clear a pat
Julius felt anxious. Rafael continued. "Grace went to see Hol/ Thornfield for medical help a few days ago. The person I mentioned earlier, along with another woman, arrived at Hol. Thornfield's doorstep. They went inside with Grace, so I believe it must be him!""Damn it!" Javier cursed. "I didn't expect to encounter them yesterday!"He then turned to Julius and teased, "Julius, your child is now in King City. Aren't you going to check on him?"Everyone turned to look at Julius.In the past, the Hernandezes saw Julius as their future leader, not Javier. However, Julius fell in love with Grace, the Montgomerys' illegitimate daughter. At the time, Grace hadn't gained recognition from the Montgomerys, and the Hernandezes worried that Julius marrying her would bring shame to their family.Despite their objections, Julius continued his relationship with Grace. When they discovered that Grace was pregnant with Julius' child, his standing in the Hernandez family diminished.To pressur
Thinking about Eric reminded Alexander of Julius. He asked Grace, "Have you contacted Julius lately?"Regret filled him as soon as the words left his mouth. If his memory served him right, Grace and Julius had severed ties after returning from Salt City.When Julius got married, Grace didn't shed a tear. Now that Eric had been found and brought to King City, Grace probably wouldn't inform Julius. "Why should I tell him?" Grace asked. "He's much worse compared to Eric."During their second visit to Salt City, Grace had confided in Seraphine that Eric was more loyal to his wife than Julius. Sylvia had been disfigured, so Eric had scarred his own face. She believed that if Julius faced a similar situation, he wouldn't do what Eric did.Hearing this, Alexander sighed. "Well, appearances can be deceiving. Julius has been married for years without any children. Have you ever wondered what he's thinking?""I'm not interested," Grace said, shaking her head. "Maybe his wife is ill."Ale