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 said
Liam'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 centipede, it is a parasite that infects the host's brain, making it host unconscious." He explained trying to calm his annoyance.
Gabriel scoffed. "A parasitic curse?”
"Dont blame your incompetency on curses that we dont know if they truly exist Mr Miller." Cynthia said
"This is ridiculous," Christopher scoffed. "Such curses have been banished by the supreme Grand lord.”
“I have always known you are a quack, Liam." Cynthia said
Dr Micheal the attending doctor, still in doubt about Liam’s method questions Liam's theory.
“Our scan did not find anything unusual.” He said
"The Tame Head curse won't show up on medical scans," he explained.
"It's an ancient mystical phenomenon, a centipede who live people's chest.”
Despite scorn from Christopher, Gabriel,Cynthia, and Dr. Michael, Liam stuck to his diagnosis.
Gabriel, seeking to defame Liam, challenged him to prove the centipede's existence.
“Do centipede exist?” Gabriel asked.
“Yes,I just mentioned it.” Liam responded.
Gabriel, ever an opportunist, challenged Liam.
“if you can prove the presence of a large centipede in Mr Matthew’s chest, then I will eat it.”
Gabriel sees this as an opportunity to expose Liam as a fraud in front of Jessica.
Liam’s hands moved skillfully, removing the seven needles. ignoring Gabriel
“If you're right, I'll eat it," he sneered.
“If I am right, you will leave this place.
"Fine." Liam replied him
Unintimidated, Liam brought out a clay jar containing dried insects and placed it beside Joseph.
He begin to apply pressure to Joseph's chest.
The room watched, mesmerized, as he worked.
"Chest compression?" Gabriel scoffed. "You expect us to believe this will save Mr Matthew?"
Liam remained focused. "It is not about belief; it is science.”
After compressing for about two minutes, Joshua coughed and a giant black centipede came out of mouth, confirming Liam's diagnosis.
With the needles in place, Liam carefully removed the centipede. The room exhaled collectively.
Joseph's vital signs stabilized, and color returned to his cheeks.
The medical team exchanged stunned glances.
The grotesque creature was as long as a knife and as think as a thumb. This confirmed Liam’s diagnosis.
"Unbelievable," one of the doctors whispered.
The room fell silent, shocked by the revelation.
"he will regain conciousness in a few mintues." Liam said picking the parasite form his chest.
Gabriel’s grin was replaced by confusion. "How...?"
He could not stand the humiliation and stormed off without holding his end of the bargain followed my master Christopher.
The medical team also left in shame including Doctor Michael.
Liam carefully captured the centipede and placed it in a bottle.
"Can i touch him?" Jessica asked.
Jessica immediately went to touch her grandfather.
Liam stepped out his wash hands, leaving Jessica beside Joseph.
"No one should come in or leave the room except you. we dont know who casted the curse on your grandfather." Liam said.
"Refrain from entertaining any vistors for now." He continued.
"okay, Got it." she responded.
"i will be back in few mintues." he said before leaving.
She told Cynthia to stay and guard the door
“Cynthia, Don't not let anyone come.”
She ordered Cynthia to guard the door, ensuring privacy.
After a few minutes, Joseph regained consciousness.
“Pa? Pa?! Can you see me?” she said excitely. She stood up call Liam.
Joseph stopped her. “J… je……es….jess.”
"pa!...." she held his hand in his.
He tried to smile at her but ended up coughing.
“Wa…..wat…er.” he muttered
“You need water?”she replied with a question.
Jessica gently helped her grandfather sit up, supporting his frail body.
She took the bottle water from the bed side and handed it to him after he drank a little, the cough stopped.
His gaze locking onto Jessica.
As he relaxed, she explained the incident that transpired while he was unconscious.
"A lot happened when you were unconscious."
What happened?
"i dont know where to start from, i am just happy to have you back."
"Start from somewhere princess."
"Pa, I invited Liam Miller, honoring our family's old marriage agreement." She said looking at his face expecting his reaction.
Joseph's eyes narrowed, trying to recall the past.
“Jessica.'” Joseph whispered.
“I must tell you som...ethi...ng..the engagement...it was a drun..ken pact, eightee..n years ago...bet.w…een Liam's m…aster and me.” he said stammering.
Jessica's eyes widened, surprised.
Joseph continued. A foolish decision, driven by alcohol.
I must speak with Liam to address this outdated promise. I won't let you marry him based on a long-ago drunken mistake.
"Liam also saved you.” Jessica continued.
"He removed the centipede, proving his skill."
Joseph's expression shifted from confusion to gratitude.
Jessica did not tell him about Gabriel and master Christopher because of his health. The Armstrongs are one of the Matthews oldest business partners.
"Thank you, princess," he whispered.
"For not giving up on me."
"I owe Liam my life." He said sighing.
Jessica smiled, relieved. "Liam's bravery saved you."
"you should rest and recover quickly."
"I have something i want to tell you." joshua said with a serious face.
"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
“Why is he still alive?” Gabriel thought to himself. He looks like a different person entirely, he was not the calm looking nerd guy. Liam without sparing him a glance went into the club.Gabriel knuckles turned white. “Fuck!” he muttered to himself.-Liam made his way to the executive suites, where there were about five guards standing at the door, he figured Asher will be inside. As he got to the door, one guard stopped him.“Stop right there, what are you looking for?”“Asher Miller.” he said bitterly“Name?” The guard asked.“Tell him his brother is here.” Liam said.He glanced at him before entering the suit to inform Asher. When he entered, Asher looked up from the document before him. “What’s wrong?”Asher hates being disturbed when working. He bows, “Dragon lord, someone called Liam Miller is here to see you.”“Liam?” He asked. His expression changed.“You all can't get anything done by yourselves!!, Bunch of fools!” he said, pushing everything on his desk on the floor.“I a
He signaled to everyone to keep quiet. “Miss matthew.”“Where the hell are you!!” Jessica said worriedly.The sect leaders were surprised at his change of tone; he picked one of the keys without checking it.“You left the hospital without receiving proper treatment and you did not go home.” she continued.“I went to the herb store, I am sorry,” he said calmly.“Come to my place immediately!” she said and hung up.Liam left hurriedly.Liam returned to Matthew's villa, when he entered there was no one in the living room so he decided to check Jessica’s office.He passed by her office and noticed a slightly opened door in the hallway.He opened the door and entered and was stunned. Jessica was trying to zip her gown, she looked up, startled, as he approached her."Need some help?" Liam asked.Jessica's cheeks flushed as she nodded, feeling a little embarrassed at being caught in such a vulnerable position. Liam stepped behind her and gently took the zipper, his fingers brushing against