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
Seraphine said, "When I saw you packing, I had no choice but to call your mom and have her threaten you. Your legs are attached to your body. I can't physically stop you from leaving, right? "Besides, Eric and Sylvia are still in King City. Can you leave them without worry? You're the big brother. Shouldn't you look out for them?"Sylvester was on the verge of tears. He had expected Seraphine to deny it when he confronted her about reporting him to his mother. He hoped to use it as a reason to distance himself from her. Little did he know, Seraphine openly admitted to it."Alright, just stay here with us. I'm sure we'll have a lot of fun together." Seraphine glanced at her watch and continued. "Eric and Sylvia will be heading to Hol. Thornfield's place in a while. They're unfamiliar with King City, so we must escort them there."After that, she threw the key to Sylvester. "You'll drive." Sylvester was speechless. 'So you keep me here just to be your driver?' he thought.-Afte
"What does 'energy' mean?" Orion stroked his beard and continued. "In holistic medicine, the human body has three main elements: essence, energy, and spirit. To control your inner energy, you need practice. I mastered it at 40 and improved my medical skills significantly."Acupoint techniques are more effective with energy. Martial artists can use energy to create a protective barrier against attacks."Starting holistic medicine at your age might not be ideal, but with your martial arts background, you can blend it with holistic medicine for good results."Eric nodded.Orion advised, "Begin with acupoint techniques. Accuracy is crucial when inserting needles. Don't try if you're unsure, as it could harm the patient.""Got it," Eric replied.Under Orion's guidance, Eric picked up a silver needle and practiced on the manikin.Orion watched closely and complimented, "You're talented and have a steady hand."Eric grinned. "I didn't play with birds as a kid, so my hands are steady."
Orion stared at Eric in amazement and asked, "How did you manage that?"Eric scratched his head and replied, "I honestly don't know. But prior to my martial arts training, I learned a breathing technique that generates a warm sensation in my lower abdomen."Orion placed his hand on Eric's lower abdomen and instructed, "Try to replicate what you just did."Eric nodded, and a warm sensation began to circulate in his lower abdomen."Oh my goodness!" Orion withdrew his hand, his gaze fixed on Eric. "That's the inner energy I've been talking about. Why didn't you mention this before?"In the next moment, he burst into laughter. "I had a hunch I'd find a successor before my time is up!"His smile was so wide that his eyes reddened at the edges. "I've finally found someone to pass on all my knowledge!"Seeing Orion's laughter warmed Eric's heart."I didn't intentionally hide it from you. I've only been practicing martial arts for half a year, and I wasn't sure if this was the energy y
After the Hernandezes forcefully cleared a path, no one dared to obstruct them.Approaching the pair, Rafael glanced at Eric and Sylvia. "What did Hol. Thornfield say to you?" Rafael's condescending tone rubbed Eric the wrong way. Eric didn't know Rafael's background but had a hunch that he hailed from a prestigious King City family."He didn't tell us anything," Eric replied flatly. He then turned to leave with Sylvia.However, someone blocked their path just as they attempted to take a step forward.The onlookers watched from the sidelines, sensing the Hernandezes' frustration over being denied entry into Orion's residence.Rafael pressed the question. "I'll ask you again, and you better answer properly this time. You've spent quite a while inside, and you're telling me Hol. Thornfield said nothing to you?"He peered at Eric, not considering him a threat as an unrecognized member of the Hernandezes, regardless of his affiliation with Orion.Eric frowned, finding Rafael's att
"We're fine now. That's all that matters, right?" Sylvia smiled. "It's a shame you couldn't see Rafael's face when Eric called the police."Eric chimed in. "I was thinking, if he didn't let us go, and it turned into a real fight, we could claim self-defense."Sylvia glanced at Eric, surprised by his strategic thinking. She hadn't expected him to plan like that. She was ready to join the fight if the Hernandezes chose to attack. After all, Eric was skilled in combat.Even though there were over ten Hernandezes, they might not match her and Eric. Plus, they could restrain Rafael and stop them from making a move.-Back at the Montgomery residence.Grace slammed the table in anger upon learning about that incident. She was determined to go to the Hernandezes' manor and hold Rafael accountable. No one from the Montgomerys could stop her.-In the well-lit Hernandezes' manor, the butler hurriedly rushed inside and shouted, "Master! This is bad! The CEO of Montgomery Corp. is coming
Grace had made herself very clear, but Javier wouldn't permit Rafael to slap himself twice and apologize to Grace. Both of them stood firm."What's going on? Aren't you willing to do it?" Grace's expression turned icy as she addressed the people around her. "Bring him over! If he won't do it, I'll take matters into my own hands!""Yes, Madam!" the man beside her replied firmly. His calloused hands and pronounced cheekbones betrayed his expertise as a fighter."Wait!" Seeing Grace ready to act, Javier interjected urgently, "Grace, have you gone too far? Do you think you can do as you please here?""Too far?" Grace sneered. "Your son was the one who acted rudely first. He's the one who crossed the line!"Did you all think the Montgomerys were pushovers? That's why I brought our fighters with me! If your son doesn't comply, we'll settle it with a one-on-one duel with your fighters. If yours win, I'll say no more. But if they can't..."Javier's face darkened."You're a lunatic!" He
Orion had become the center of attention in King City ever since he announced his retirement. Many people sought his medical expertise or aspired to become his apprentices, including the Hernandezes.However, Orion allowed only Eric and Sylvia into his residence, leaving others curious about his choice.Frowning, Javier expressed his concern, "Is Hol. Thornfield going to take Grace's son or her daughter-in-law as his apprentice?"The Hernandezes and Montgomerys were evenly matched. If Eric and Sylvia became Orion's apprentices, the Montgomerys would undoubtedly gain strength, which wasn't favorable for the Hernandezes.Rafael pondered for a moment and replied, "It's unlikely. Hol. Thornfield is already 108 years old. If he wanted apprentices, he would have taken them long ago. They're probably his patients."Javier nodded in agreement. Learning holistic medicine relied heavily on talent, and it was improbable that Orion would take Eric or Sylvia as apprentices, even if Grace offer