Everyone walking down the corridor began to wonder on what was happening.They assumed that Kevin and his parents couldn’t afford to pay for the treatment and were fighting the hospital’s administrator.Just then, the hospital’s director arrived with some security guards.At the same moment, Kevin’s phone rang.When he saw that it was Philip Archer, he answered.Before Kevin could say anything, Archer explained.“Mr. Williams, I know you are in my hospital right, please wait for me. I’ll soon be there.”Then he hung up.“What’s going on here?”The director asked in a very serious tone.“Director, thank you for coming so quickly. These people cannot afford the medical bill and they are insisting on treatment. We have already stabilized the patient and there is nothing else we can do.”She took a deep breath and continued,“Their son was just yelling at me and if you hadn’t brought the security, I’m sure he would have hit me!”She exaggerated to make herself look good.After hearing thi
“Don’t worry mom, I am not doing anything bad. Trust me”He assured his mother.Then he thought for a moment before he continued,“Mom, I’ll go to uncle Mathew tomorrow to get the money I lent the family. While I’m there, I’ll completely cut my ties with them. When we get back to Veridonia, I’ll hire a visiting nurse to help you and dad.”“Why would you throw your money away like that? Your father and I aren’t old to the point that we would need help to take care of ourselves.”Then his mother’s face looked worried,“Kevin, will Lily be ok with letting us live with you? If she isn’t willing, you mustn’t force her. Don’t let us get in the way of your marriage.”“Mom, don’t worry. My wife is very down to earth and understanding.”Kevin said with a smile.He wasn’t worried about Lily objecting at all because he knew she would definitely agree.But even if she didn’t agree, Kevin could just buy another apartment for his parents to live in.Money was the least of his problems right now.Ka
Kevin knew that the man had done this because he was interested in his herbal pill but his concern for the hospital’s patients was admirable.After making arrangements for Wendy to take over as the hospital’s director, Archer turned around to look at Kevin and said, “Mr. Williams, how do you think I handled that?”“Mr. Archer, you’ve got my respect.”At that moment, Kai woke up.It was amazing that she had slept through all of that.“Kevin, is your father out of surgery yet?”“Yes, mom. It’s over. Dad has been sent to the recovery room”Kevin went over to his mother and helped her stand from the sofa.Seeing that Kevin and his mother was about to leave the hospital, Archer panicked.“Mr. Williams, we still have unfinished business. How about letting my staff take your mother up to the recovery room? They should be able to let her speak with him for few minutes once the anesthesia is worn off.”Before Kevin could answer, his mother said thoughtfully,“Kevin, if you have something to do
“But it helps that you’ve already put in so much effort in your well-being. Some of these supplements require several doses but it looks like this one can help you with just a single pill.”Kevin said as he turned around in a circle.He stared at the front door and looked at Philip again,“How has things been for you since you moved in here?”He asked carefully.“Now that you mentioned it, my business was doing great when I built this place. But lately, it slowed down a little. I thought it was just the economy so I’ve just been trying harder. Why do you ask?” Archer was wondering what Kevin was getting at.“I recently set up an apartment in Veridonia and while I was decorating it, a friend of mine gave me an apartment on yin and yang energy.”“I’m usually not superstitious but please continue.”Kevin nodded and continued,“This is a beautiful mansion but something is not right.”Kevin pointed to the front door and said, ‘It looks to me like any positive energy that goes through the
“Kevin, aren’t you a member of this family?” Mathew asked him.“Am I a member of the Williams family!?”Kevin said with a sad smile.“You must be joking! You all threw me out of the family three years ago. Who in this room really considers me a true Williams?”Mathew didn’t know how to respond.Even the other family members that were sited cleared their throats.“When my father was admitted to the hospital, which of you came to visit him?”Kevin clenched his fists and said,“If that’s how you treat family, then I’d like my twelve billion dollars back.”Mason walked over to Kevin and put his hand on his shoulder.He pleaded with him,“Kevin, you must realize that doing this will drive us to financial ruin.”“Mr. Amber Mason, I hope you can stand by side like you did three years ago.”Kevin said slowly.“I promise I won’t let you down, but…”Before Mason could finish speaking, Mathew cut in“Can’t we work this out somehow?”“What do you think I should do? Continue to let them insult me!
“Kevin, why don’t we leave?” Lily said as she tugged on Kevin’s sleeve.Kevin was disappointed to hear her say this.He wanted to give her the finest things that money could buy.Just then, everyone heard a female voice ordering the associate,“Take this necklace out so I can try it on.”They looked over and an elegantly dressed woman carrying a limited Prada bag in her hand.When she walked over, she pointed at the necklace Lily wanted.“Ok, just a moment ma’am.” The associate said as she unlocked the case to remove the necklace for the woman.Kevin was irritated by this.“Didn’t you just say that you don’t allow anyone to try the jewelry on if they haven’t paid for it?” Kevin asked indignantly.“But, can you afford it?” she replied disdainfully.“I’ve seen a lot of people like you try this stunt. You just want to take a photo when you try it on and then post it online to impress your friends.” The associate said impatiently.“How much can someone like you earn in a year!? And wha
Kevin squinted and took a close look at the burst.It looked like an authentic one but, probably from the second century.As he walked around it, he could see that someone had tried to repair it. Probably in the 1600’s.Kevin asked the young man right away, “How much do you want?”“Didn’t I just tell you? Sixty thousand!” he said impatiently.“Alright, I’ll take it.” Kevin said directly.As soon as he said this, the on-lookers immediately started to quiet down.They couldn’t believe that he was willing to spend so much on an obvious fake.But some of the local antiques shop owners remembered what happened the last time Kevin was there and they were curious to see what he would do this time.Ivy was staring at the burst with a displeased look on her face.She felt that something was wrong but she couldn’t put a finger on it.Suddenly, Lily tugged down Kevin’s sleeve and asked him, “Do you know anything about antiques? Be careful.”Even though Lily didn’t know anything about antique ap
Suddenly, the young man said something to Ivy“Who said I want twenty-five thousand!? That was a mistake on my part. I want one million dollars for the bracelet, you still owe nine hundred and seventy-five thousand.”“Sir! How can you do this? I have already transferred the money to you and our transaction is complete.” Ivy said very unhappily.“Didn’t you hear what he said? The two bracelets together could worth at least three million!” The man greedily said.“Even though they are worn out, it has to worth at least one million.”Everyone started berating the man for going back on his word after agreeing on the price.The man didn’t care what they thought and said, “My price is one million. If you don’t want to pay that then the deal is off.”Ivy was getting more and more upset.From what Kevin had said, the bracelet would only have more value if it was paired with the original which has been lost hundred years ago.By itself, it was just a curiosity.“In that case, have our money t