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The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 110: A threat
Andrew stormed down the pristine, marble-floored hallway of Villareal Medical Hospital, his footsteps echoing with fury. His face was still red from the humiliation of the press conference, his mind spinning with disbelief. How had things turned around so quickly? How had Joaquin managed to clear his name so easily?He didn’t bother knocking when he reached James Villareal’s office — he simply pushed the door open and marched inside.“Mr. Villareal, did you see what happened?!” he burst out, slamming the door behind him.James Villareal sat calmly behind his enormous glass desk, flipping through documents as if nothing were wrong. The sleek, modern office was a stark contrast to Andrew’s chaotic energy, but James didn’t even glance up.Andrew’s frustration boiled over. “Joaquin just made fools of us! The entire hospital believes him now — they cleared his name! How the hell did this happen?”James finally set his papers down, his dark eyes lifting to meet Andrew’s furious gaze. Bu
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 111: Save her
“N-No…”Joaquin’s voice trembled as his eyes stayed locked on Jasmine’s unmoving body on the stretcher.“Joaquin,” Serena’s worried voice broke through the haze of shock.She quickly approached the stretcher, her hands moving with practiced urgency as she assessed Jasmine’s injuries. There were scrapes and bruises all over her arms and body, but what made Serena’s breath catch was the deep, gaping wound on Jasmine’s left leg — so severe the bone was nearly visible. Blood continued to seep from a gash on her head, staining the pristine white sheets beneath her.“Joaquin! Don’t just stand there!” Serena’s sharp command finally pulled him out of his daze.Joaquin blinked rapidly, his hands shaking as he reached for his sister, his mind barely able to process what he was seeing.“W-We need to—”“Get it together, Joaquin!” Serena snapped. “Damn it! This won’t work if you freeze up! Ready the surgery room!” she barked at the staff.Joaquin had treated countless patients before — he’d seen a
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 112: Her Secret
Joaquin couldn’t keep still as he waited in the hospital’s waiting area. He kept standing up and sitting down every few minutes, his nerves getting the best of him.Jasmine had to survive. He wouldn’t be able to handle it if he lost his sister.He sat down again, his leg bouncing restlessly as he kept glancing toward the operating room doors. The light above the door was still on — a sign that the surgery was still ongoing. Just as he was about to sink deeper into his anxiety, his phone rang.He quickly pulled it out of his pocket, ready to silence it, but stopped when he saw Rick’s name on the screen. Without hesitation, he answered."Joaquin," Rick’s voice came through even before Joaquin could say anything. "Where are you? I’m at the hospital."Joaquin’s eyes flicked back toward the operating room. The light was still glowing, the doors still shut tight."Near the operating room. Why?""Are you busy? Come to the lobby. We need to talk — it’s important," Rick said, his voice sharp a
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 113: Anomaly
“Let me remind you again — the Blue Tiger competition is different from the First Ranking, Joaquin. You can’t let your emotions cloud your judgment,” Rick warned.Joaquin’s eyes darkened even more. “I know. And I understand that, Rick. I know what I need to do.”“Fine. Then, you need to start your training right away. If you want to fight George, you need to be ready. Don’t think that just because he’s only in the Blue Ranking, he’s weak. He’s stayed there for a reason.”Joaquin frowned. “What do you mean by that?”“There’s something strange happening with the Tiger Competition. We don’t know exactly what it is yet. But George has held that position for three
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 114: Dark Entity
Joaquin first took care of the paperwork for Jasmine’s stay at the hospital and went home to gather some of her things.He’d also found out the truth about what had happened to his sister. According to the police, a car had hit her just as she was about to cross the street. The driver had been speeding even though the light was green for pedestrians.That’s why Joaquin was sure this wasn’t an accident — it was intentional.Once he had prepared Jasmine’s hospital room, he went to the recovery room to check on her condition. Thankfully, his status as a doctor allowed him access.Joaquin’s heart nearly broke when he saw his sister’s state. Her leg was wrapped in bandages, her face was swollen, and her body was covered in bruis
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 115: Finding the Truth
Joaquin didn’t waste a second. When he was sure Jasmine was stable and in good hands, he left the hospital and drove straight to Mr. Suarez’s estate. His mind was a storm — thoughts of his sister, the terrifying vision of her soul being dragged away by that dark smoke, and the name George Beckham kept colliding inside his head.He needed answers. And there was only one place to get them.The drive felt endless, but Rick was already waiting for him by the entrance when he finally arrived at the grand estate.Rick’s eyes widened in surprise when he saw him. “Joaquin? What are you doing here? Is your sister awake already?” he asked, the questions spilling out one after the other.Joaquin shook his head. “Not yet. But I need your help. Where’s Mr. Suarez?”Rick’s forehead creased in concern. “He’s in his office. Why? What’s going on?”“I need to see him. Now.”Rick hesitated for a second, clearly alarmed by the tension radiating off Joaquin — but he didn’t push for answers. “Follow me,” h
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 116: The Kiss
After talking with Miguel Suarez, Joaquin decided to go back to the hospital first. He went directly to Jasmine’s room — and she was still unconscious.Her aura was faint. Her body might still be breathing, but it was weak — too weak.Joaquin knew that if he didn’t bring her soul back soon, her body would start to fall apart.“I’ll get you back, Jasmine. I promise. Just hold on for me, please,” he whispered, his voice trembling with desperation.The door to Jasmine’s room suddenly opened, and Serena walked in. She stopped in her tracks, clearly surprised to see Joaquin sitting by his sister’s bedside.“Joaquin? I didn’t know you were here,” she said softl
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 117: Blue Ranking Party
Joaquin couldn’t stop smiling.It was a rare feeling — happiness. Real happiness. The kind that wrapped around his heart and made him feel lighter, like the weight he had been carrying for so long wasn’t quite so heavy anymore.And it was because of Serena.The fact that they were finally, officially together made everything brighter. The fear and desperation still lingered — his sister was still lying unconscious in a hospital bed, her soul lost somewhere he couldn’t reach — but now, at least, there was hope.He wasn’t alone in this fight.But before he could let himself get lost in the comfort of his new relationship, there was still so much to do. Jasmine’s life was still hanging by a thread, and Joaquin knew that if he didn’t act fast, he might lose her forever.And that? That wasn’t an option.“Here,” Rick said, pulling Joaquin from his thoughts. He handed over a sleek black envelope with an embossed silver crest on the front. “Your invitation to the Blue Ranking Gala. This is yo
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Chapter 117: Blue Ranking Party
Joaquin couldn’t stop smiling.It was a rare feeling — happiness. Real happiness. The kind that wrapped around his heart and made him feel lighter, like the weight he had been carrying for so long wasn’t quite so heavy anymore.And it was because of Serena.The fact that they were finally, officially together made everything brighter. The fear and desperation still lingered — his sister was still lying unconscious in a hospital bed, her soul lost somewhere he couldn’t reach — but now, at least, there was hope.He wasn’t alone in this fight.But before he could let himself get lost in the comfort of his new relationship, there was still so much to do. Jasmine’s life was still hanging by a thread, and Joaquin knew that if he didn’t act fast, he might lose her forever.And that? That wasn’t an option.“Here,” Rick said, pulling Joaquin from his thoughts. He handed over a sleek black envelope with an embossed silver crest on the front. “Your invitation to the Blue Ranking Gala. This is yo
Chapter 116: The Kiss
After talking with Miguel Suarez, Joaquin decided to go back to the hospital first. He went directly to Jasmine’s room — and she was still unconscious.Her aura was faint. Her body might still be breathing, but it was weak — too weak.Joaquin knew that if he didn’t bring her soul back soon, her body would start to fall apart.“I’ll get you back, Jasmine. I promise. Just hold on for me, please,” he whispered, his voice trembling with desperation.The door to Jasmine’s room suddenly opened, and Serena walked in. She stopped in her tracks, clearly surprised to see Joaquin sitting by his sister’s bedside.“Joaquin? I didn’t know you were here,” she said softl
Chapter 115: Finding the Truth
Joaquin didn’t waste a second. When he was sure Jasmine was stable and in good hands, he left the hospital and drove straight to Mr. Suarez’s estate. His mind was a storm — thoughts of his sister, the terrifying vision of her soul being dragged away by that dark smoke, and the name George Beckham kept colliding inside his head.He needed answers. And there was only one place to get them.The drive felt endless, but Rick was already waiting for him by the entrance when he finally arrived at the grand estate.Rick’s eyes widened in surprise when he saw him. “Joaquin? What are you doing here? Is your sister awake already?” he asked, the questions spilling out one after the other.Joaquin shook his head. “Not yet. But I need your help. Where’s Mr. Suarez?”Rick’s forehead creased in concern. “He’s in his office. Why? What’s going on?”“I need to see him. Now.”Rick hesitated for a second, clearly alarmed by the tension radiating off Joaquin — but he didn’t push for answers. “Follow me,” h
Chapter 114: Dark Entity
Joaquin first took care of the paperwork for Jasmine’s stay at the hospital and went home to gather some of her things.He’d also found out the truth about what had happened to his sister. According to the police, a car had hit her just as she was about to cross the street. The driver had been speeding even though the light was green for pedestrians.That’s why Joaquin was sure this wasn’t an accident — it was intentional.Once he had prepared Jasmine’s hospital room, he went to the recovery room to check on her condition. Thankfully, his status as a doctor allowed him access.Joaquin’s heart nearly broke when he saw his sister’s state. Her leg was wrapped in bandages, her face was swollen, and her body was covered in bruis
Chapter 113: Anomaly
“Let me remind you again — the Blue Tiger competition is different from the First Ranking, Joaquin. You can’t let your emotions cloud your judgment,” Rick warned.Joaquin’s eyes darkened even more. “I know. And I understand that, Rick. I know what I need to do.”“Fine. Then, you need to start your training right away. If you want to fight George, you need to be ready. Don’t think that just because he’s only in the Blue Ranking, he’s weak. He’s stayed there for a reason.”Joaquin frowned. “What do you mean by that?”“There’s something strange happening with the Tiger Competition. We don’t know exactly what it is yet. But George has held that position for three
Chapter 112: Her Secret
Joaquin couldn’t keep still as he waited in the hospital’s waiting area. He kept standing up and sitting down every few minutes, his nerves getting the best of him.Jasmine had to survive. He wouldn’t be able to handle it if he lost his sister.He sat down again, his leg bouncing restlessly as he kept glancing toward the operating room doors. The light above the door was still on — a sign that the surgery was still ongoing. Just as he was about to sink deeper into his anxiety, his phone rang.He quickly pulled it out of his pocket, ready to silence it, but stopped when he saw Rick’s name on the screen. Without hesitation, he answered."Joaquin," Rick’s voice came through even before Joaquin could say anything. "Where are you? I’m at the hospital."Joaquin’s eyes flicked back toward the operating room. The light was still glowing, the doors still shut tight."Near the operating room. Why?""Are you busy? Come to the lobby. We need to talk — it’s important," Rick said, his voice sharp a
Chapter 111: Save her
“N-No…”Joaquin’s voice trembled as his eyes stayed locked on Jasmine’s unmoving body on the stretcher.“Joaquin,” Serena’s worried voice broke through the haze of shock.She quickly approached the stretcher, her hands moving with practiced urgency as she assessed Jasmine’s injuries. There were scrapes and bruises all over her arms and body, but what made Serena’s breath catch was the deep, gaping wound on Jasmine’s left leg — so severe the bone was nearly visible. Blood continued to seep from a gash on her head, staining the pristine white sheets beneath her.“Joaquin! Don’t just stand there!” Serena’s sharp command finally pulled him out of his daze.Joaquin blinked rapidly, his hands shaking as he reached for his sister, his mind barely able to process what he was seeing.“W-We need to—”“Get it together, Joaquin!” Serena snapped. “Damn it! This won’t work if you freeze up! Ready the surgery room!” she barked at the staff.Joaquin had treated countless patients before — he’d seen a
Chapter 110: A threat
Andrew stormed down the pristine, marble-floored hallway of Villareal Medical Hospital, his footsteps echoing with fury. His face was still red from the humiliation of the press conference, his mind spinning with disbelief. How had things turned around so quickly? How had Joaquin managed to clear his name so easily?He didn’t bother knocking when he reached James Villareal’s office — he simply pushed the door open and marched inside.“Mr. Villareal, did you see what happened?!” he burst out, slamming the door behind him.James Villareal sat calmly behind his enormous glass desk, flipping through documents as if nothing were wrong. The sleek, modern office was a stark contrast to Andrew’s chaotic energy, but James didn’t even glance up.Andrew’s frustration boiled over. “Joaquin just made fools of us! The entire hospital believes him now — they cleared his name! How the hell did this happen?”James finally set his papers down, his dark eyes lifting to meet Andrew’s furious gaze. Bu
Chapter 109: Finally
The whispers had already started by the time Andrew stepped into the hospital’s main lobby. Nurses gathered in small clusters, their heads bent together, their conversations urgent and hushed. The air was charged with tension, and there was only one reason for it.Joaquin Lopez was back.Andrew’s lips curled into a sneer. He moved through the crowd like a shark scenting blood, his eyes scanning the familiar faces until he spotted his target.There he was — Joaquin, standing near the nurses’ station, his posture straight and his expression calm. Too calm, considering everything that had happened. It made Andrew’s blood boil. After everything — the scandal, the suspension, the accusations — Joaquin still had the audacity to show his face here?Andrew didn’t wait. He stalked toward him, his voice loud enough to draw attention. “Well, well, look who decided to crawl back,” he sneered. “I didn’t think you’d have the guts to show your face around here, Lopez.”Joaquin turned slowly, his
