Jessica rushed to her grandfather's bedside, her heart racing as the machines surrounding Joseph stopped working.
"No, no, no," she whispered, grasping Joseph's limp hand.
The sudden turn of events left her breathless and disbelieving.
Master Christopher immediately went to his bedside, his face fell as he swiftly checked Joseph's vitals. His eyes widened in confirmation.
"I'm afraid he's gone, Miss Matthew.” he said Sadly.
Jessica felt her world crumbled.
A sense of loss and anger rushes through her system.
Filled with grief, Jessica's eyes blazed with anger as she confronted Master Christopher.
“Why is the monitor not beeping? Why!!!!”
You must have made a mistake! You're supposed to be the fucking best!"
"This can't be!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling.
"Master Christopher's expression turned sympathetic.
"I am sorry for your loss Miss Matthew, but his organs were too weak for him to survive it "
Jessica's face Distorted in anguish.
"No! You're wrong! Don't try to cover up your mistake with that!"
“You could have said it before you began the treatment. You said you have never failed!”
Jessica questioned Master Christopher's skill.
“Skilled Doctor my foot!!”
"How could you let this happen?" she demanded, tears streaming down her face.
She tried to grab master Christopher by his collar but was pulled back by Liam and Cynthia.
Master Christopher's expression shifted from sympathetic to defensive.
To protect his reputation, he crafted a dubious explanation.
"Miss Matthew, Mr miller's negative comments about Joseph’s recovery earlier may have affected his subconscious mind, worsening his condition."
Jessica's gaze turned to Liam, confusion appeared on her face.
Releasing her, Liam’s eyebrows rose in surprise.
"That's absurd," he answered.
"My words had no impact on Joseph's medical state."
Cynthia never like the idea of Jessica being with Liam, she saw him as someone below their league and does not belong with them.
She saw the situation as an opportunity to fuel Jessica doubt about Liam.
"Mr miller’s reckless words only worsen the situation," she added
"My skill is unquestionable. Liam’s actions, however, may have accidentally sealed Joseph's fate." Master Christopher persisted.
“Mr Matthew is still alive and I can save him.” Liam said shutting everyone up.
Jessica's eyes widened.
“Do you think you have the qualifications and right to treat Mr Matthew?” Cynthia scoffed.
“Have you not done enough?”
“Stop being delusional. This stunt you want to pull is to impress Miss Matthew right?” Cynthia said rudely.
Liam's eye locked onto Jessica’s “ Mr Matthew can still be saved.” he repeated.
Cynthia crossed her arms.
“Master Christopher known for his skill could not heal him and you can? Is that how bad you want to be noticed?” Cynthia was annoyed because Liam kept ignoring her.
Liam without taking his eyes off Jessica. “I understand your doubt, but I need you to trust me.”
Master Christopher disagreed with Liam.
"Master Matthew’s condition is hopeless, his organs have failed.”Christopher said.
"We tried everything , advanced tests, experimental treatments, even my specialized Kirin needle. Nothing worked.” he continued.
“Joseph's brain shows no activity.Medically, he's gone." Dr Michael Joseph's attending doctor backed Master Christopher up.
Liam insisted that he can save him.
“Your skeptical instinct about me is understandable,but you need to trust me and have faith.”
Gabriel resorted.“you are not even a medical expert, what is your problem.”
“You are giving Jess false hope, hurting her feelings.” He said with a hint of happiness in his voice.
“Just let him go.” He patted him in his shoulders.
Dr. Michael and Christopher agree, "Joseph is gone. Machines confirm that his organs are no longer functioning.”
Jessica obvilous to what they are saying kept staring at her grandfather.
She would do anything to bring him back.
Liam ignores criticism from Cynthia, Christopher and Gabriel.
He pulls out a rusty box from his bag, he open the box revealing seven old needles called Dragon Needles.
It was given to him by a mysterious elderly man.
"The Dragon needle can save him." Liam said.
"These dirty needles won't help!" Christopher said
“You want to use those rotten needles on Mr Matthew? They are filthy and unsuitable for medical use." Cynthia supported him.
"These needles have special healing powers." Liam said.
“Trying to steal the spotlight, Mr miller?” Gabriel Interrupted.
“You are meant to be an assistant.”
"Joseph's brain activity, heart rate and breathing have stopped. All medical equipment confirms organ failure." Doctor Michael Joseph’s attending doctor said interrupting them
“What ever treatment you want to administer, it is too late.”
Christopher nodded in agreement. "Death is inevitable and irreversible."
“It is not.” Liam said
"You are claiming you can save someone whose organ is no longer working?” Gabriel smirked.
Cynthia stepped forward irritated, "Mr miller you can leave now, You're embarrassing yourself."
“I won't move an inch before treating Mr Matthew.”Liam refused to leave.
His eyes locked on Jessica. "If I don't start treatment within five minutes, Joseph will die."
Jessica's gaze shifted between Daniel and the doctors. Master Christopher and Dr. Michael's skills and knowledge weighed heavily against Liam's unorthodox methods.
"Remember our agreement, Miss Matthew. One-year probation. If I fail, fire me instantly."
He makes a final plea to Jessica, reminding her of the one-year probation period she gave him as her assistant.
Liam stakes his position, declaring that if he fails to save Joseph, she can fire him on the spot.
Jessica is left torn, she does not know whether to trust Liam, a man she barely knows, or believe in the verdicts of Master Christopher and Doctor Michael.
Jessica must decide quickly whether to let Liam try his traditional method to save her grandfather's life. Or accept that he is dead.
Jessica faces an heartbreaking decision as her grandfather, Joseph, has been declared dead by the esteemed Master Christopher and the doctors present. Liam, Jessica’s newly hired assistant and arranged fiancé, boldly claims that he can save Joseph, despite the disbelief and mockery from everyone, including Jessica’s assistant Cynthia and Gabriel, a man asking for Jessica’s hand in marriage.Jessica is torn between hope and doubt.Jessica's gaze locked onto Liam’s determined expression.Despite the insults and doubt from Cynthia, Gabriel and Christopher, Jessica decided to let him try.“He has been announced dead already, what more harm can be done.” She thinks to herself."Let him try," Jessica said, her voice barely above a whisper.“What???” Cynthia exclaimed.“Miss Matthew, consider the expert, we can't …..” Jessica raised a hand silencing her secretary.She walked up to him.“Are you sure you can bring him back?” Jessica asked Liam again.“The dragon needle are tested and proven.
Liam was able to stabilise Joseph's condition but was questioned because Joseph did not sit up like he did when master Christopher treated him.Christopher mocked Liam's claim that Joseph's unconsciousness was due to the "Tame Head" curse, a dark Eastern magic involving parasitic creatures."Cat caught your tongue?" Cynthia said."Tame head curse.” Liam said"what?" Gabriel said.“He is unconscious due to the Tame head curse, a dark eastern magic involving parasitic creatures.”He continued.Christopher, Gabriel, Jessica and Cynthia exchanged disbelieving glances. "A curse?" Christopher raised an eyebrow. Gabriel snorted. "curse does not exist, neither do what you called the creature." Gabriel saidLiam's voice took on a hint of frustration. "You don't understand. This curse has been documented in ancient texts. I've watched my Master treat it."Cynthia leaned in, "Even if we believed you, how would this curse explain Mr Matthew’s condition?" "The Tame Head' curse involves a centi
"it can wait pa." Jessica said"I feel so much better princess.” Joseph said gently.His gentle smile soothed Jessica worries.Joseph's recovery was a blessing.His voice is weak but reassuring .“Come closer." He whispered.Jessica leaned in, holding his hand in hers“We should cancel the marriage arrangement with the Millers."Jessica's eyebrows furrowed. "Pa, I understand your concerns, but now isn't the time. Liam just saved your life."Joseph's expression look intense. "That is exactly why we should reconsider. I don't want you to bound to someone out of obligation.""We can't go back on our promise, especially after Liam's help. It would be ungrateful and dishonorable." Jessica insisted.Joseph sighed, his eyes clouding. "I owe Liam a debt, but that doesn't mean you must marry him."Jessica's jaw harden."I understand your concern pa but I've already promised Liam a one-year trial. I'll fulfill my commitment, Grandfather.” Her calling him grandfather means end of discussion.
Cynthia's disdain and distrust for Liam inspired her to sabotage his chances of staying at the company. She took him to a discount store.She chooses a few low-quality clothing items for him to try on, hoping to humiliate him by buying ill-fitting, low-quality clothes."Try these." she said, handling him a garish shirt."Okay" Liam answered.He collected the cloth and went to the fitting room to try the cloth.Ashley the heiress of Williams corporations approached cynthia. They met at a dinner a few years back while she was working for profit pioneer a financial advisory company.She helped Ashley secure a deal with them."Hii.... it is so lovely to see you here." Ashley said "Miss william, what brings you here?" Cynthia replied."I am about to release a new line of my collection so I am checking around for designs." she responded."That's great.""I saw you came with a friend.” she said“How do you know that country bumpkin" Ashley asked"who?" "Liam Miller, I heard he is engaged
After ending the calll, Jessica turned back to Cynthia.“What were you saying cynthia?” Jessica asked.“Mr Miller is a pervert and I have evidence to prove it.” she said with a straight face.She showed Jessica the picture she got from Ashley and a fabricated chat picturing him as a pervert.Jessica’s expression turned serious as she saw the picture. “Thank you, i assure you that measures will be taken against it.” she said “Keep the good work up.”“You can leave now.” She dismissed Cynthia.“Yes ma.” she said and left Jessica's office.Although Jessica did not take any immediate action, Cynthia leaves Jessica’s office feeling victorious believing that her plan to get Liam fired finally worked.Jessica looked at the papers Cynthia left on her desk containing a chat log between Liam and an unknown woman and the picture that clearly gives away his face.-Liam after taking care of his room decided to go to the herb market to get herbs to suppress the seal in him. He went to almost a
Liam shocked everyone when he arrogantly rejected Joshua's offer to become his apprentice, and even called Joshua unworthy. Before anyone can react further, Ryan, the chairman of Delvin Hub Martial Club United, collapses, spitting blood and losing consciousness after taking the cure administered by Joshua. “Father!!!..” Heather screamed as she rushed to hold him as he fell. He started spilling blood and lost consciousness.The crowd started murmuring, questioning Joshua’s expertise. “I thought he was the best in town.”........... “Is he dead?” Joshua rushes to check Ryan, he realizes that Liam was right he administered the wrong drug. He stood up to tender a public apology. “I am sorry for the failure of my treatment but his injuries are too severe for me to be able to save him.” He apologizes, admitting that his treatment had failed, and Ryan's injuries were too severe for him to save. “We lost him.” Joshua said. Heather, Ryan's daughter, is distraught, all hope is
As the reporters sighted Jessica and Ashley, they rushed over to them. Suddenly, Liam started coughing violently, spitting black blood.Jessica rushed to hold Liam before he blacked out.“Liam!...!!” she screamed as she rushed to his side. She looked around for Cynthia, she saw her running towards her.“Get the car.” She said to her. Ashley tried to touch Liam.“Get your hands off him.” she said, pulling Liam closer to herself.“Hey, can you hear me?” Jessica said, shaking his body gently.When the car arrived,Jessica’s body guard assisted her in lifting Liam into the car.She took one more glance at Ashley who was glaring at her before she entered the car. The reporters kept taking pictures even after Jessica’s car left. Ashley’s driver arrived and she left angrily.-In the car“Make sure none of those pictures get out.” Jessica told Cynthia. “Yes ma” she replied.Jessica turned her attention to Liam, her brow furrowed with worry as she stared at his pale face.He winces in pain
End of flashbackLiam decided to go to where he saw in his vision, he had a score to settle with the so-called dragon head. He knew he would get his answers there.Just then, two cars stopped beside him. Five huge men came out of the vehicle holding guns and daggersThe man who seemed like their leader did not get down from the car, he was leaning out of the passenger seat lazily.“Liam Miller?” he asked.“Yes, and you are?” Liam asked curiously. Who are these people?He thought to himself.Before the man who looked like the leader could answer, one of his men responded. “This is Theodore of sykeon, can’t you see?” he cried.“So?” Liam replied.“How can you be so disrespectful?”another men exclaimed“Is he someone powerful?” Liam asked again.“I'll knock you senseless!” one of the hooligans said.Liam snorted, how outrageous are these people?“Stop!!” Theodore said, He turned to Liam. “You've got some guts, usually people beg for mercy. If you kneel down and beg me, I might decide to