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The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 21: The Awakening
“Descendant, wake up.”Joaquin’s eyes snapped open, finding himself back in the strange void. The voice was familiar, resonating with an authority that sent shivers down his spine.“You are ready, and I feel the fire in your heart already,” the voice continued.Joaquin tried to respond, but like the first time he was here, his voice didn’t work. He was forced to listen in silence.“Master the Blazing Sun Technique. Awaken your strength, and it will forge your path to power,” the voice commanded, fading as Joaquin’s surroundings dissolved into darkness.A vision materialized before him—a man, his ancestor, moved with fluid precision, demonstrating the steps of the Blazing Sun Technique. The sheer intensity of the movements radiated power, leaving Joaquin in awe.The dream ended abruptly.Joaquin woke up in his bed, drenched in sweat, his breathing heavy.“The Blazing Sun Technique...” he murmured, sitting up and crossing his legs. The dream wasn’t just a vision—it was a message fro
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 22: Confusion
“You will regret this, Joaquin! Why are you being so stubborn? Is this because of Serena? Did you two already do it?”Joaquin's mouth fell open in shock.“What?”Mikyla smirked, crossing her arms.“Well, you’re acting all high and mighty now, even though you're just a caregiver. Someone must be backing you up.”Joaquin let out a dry laugh.“Don’t point fingers at me, Mikyla. You know what? I’m just realizing now how pathetic it was that I ever fell for you. I wasted years trying to please someone like you.”Mikyla’s expression darkened. She suddenly felt self-conscious as she noticed passersby glancing in their direction.“And what’s that supposed to mean, huh? I was the one who wasted time on you! I should’ve been with someone better!”Joaquin smirked. “Then why are you still getting in my way? Can’t you just move on?”Mikyla clenched her jaw, unable to come up with a quick retort. Joaquin took that as his cue to walk away.“You’ll regret this, Joaquin!” Mikyla fumed internally, watc
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 23: Confrontation
Joaquin sat in silence, his gaze fixed on the floor as he waited for Serena to speak.He could feel the weight of her stare, sharp and unyielding, as if he had committed some grave mistake.After a long moment, Serena cleared her throat.“Do you like her?”Joaquin’s head snapped up, caught completely off guard.“What?”Serena leaned back, crossing her arms.“I asked if you like her.”Joaquin shook his head vigorously. “No, Ms. Del Mar! I—I’m just doing my job.”Serena rolled her e
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 24: Kidnapped
“I have your sister, Jasmine. If you want to see her alive, you’ll do exactly what I say.”Joaquin felt like the world froze around him.“Hello? Who is this? Hello—damn it!”Frustrated, Joaquin stared at his phone, but the call had already ended.Andrea and Serena exchanged concerned glances as they watched him.“Joaquin? Are you okay?” Andrea asked softly.“What happened? Who called you?” Serena added, her voice laced with worry.Joaquin took a shaky breath, his face a mask of worry. His sister had been taken, and he couldn’t think of anyone who would do this to them.Then, suddenly, a thought struck him.Without a word, Joaquin rushed out of the room.“Joaquin!” Andrea and Serena called after him.They both tried to follow him, but only Serena managed to keep up. Andrea cannot get out because of the dextrose hose that was in her arm. Frustrated, Andrea clenched her teeth and retreated back into the room to grab her phone.“Hello? Find out what’s going on with Joaquin right now!” A
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 25: He took her
“Joaquin, please! We should go to the police instead!” Serena pleaded, still trying to calm him down.But Joaquin was certain of his suspicion. No one else would do this—it had to be Andrew.Determined, he stormed toward Andrew’s room. Without hesitation, he pushed the door open and rushed inside.Mikyla, who was casually flipping through a magazine, jumped to her feet at the sudden intrusion. She glared at him.“What the hell do you think you’re doing?! Why are you here?” she demanded, her voice laced with irritation.Joaquin ignored her. His eyes darted to the bed—empty. Without missing a beat, he strode toward the bathroom and flung the door open.Nothing.Frustration boiled inside him. He turned back to Mikyla.“What do you want, Joaquin?! I’m calling security!” Mikyla snapped.Joaquin didn’t acknowledge her threat. Instead, he asked coldly, “Where is he?”Serena reached for his arm. “Joaquin, calm down first.”Mikyla raised an eyebrow. “Who are you even looking for? Are you blind
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 26: He took her 2
“He took my sister!” Joaquin said, his voice heavy with frustration.“We should call for help. This isn’t good!” Serena suggested.Joaquin turned sharply to her. “No.”Serena frowned, shocked. “What? Your sister is missing! We need to call the police!”Joaquin clenched his fists, his anger bubbling to the surface. “No one can help my sister but me, Ms. Del Mar. I appreciate your concern, but I’ll handle this.”Serena’s eyes narrowed. “What exactly are you planning to do?”“I’m going to find her myself,” Joaquin said with unwavering determination. “Please, just let Ms. Johnson know about the situation. She might start worrying if I’m not back soon.”Joaquin walked toward the waiting shed, his mind set on one thing—revenge. He promised himself that anyone who had hurt his sister would pay.Serena was left frustrated. She couldn’t believe that, despite everything, Joaquin still thought about Andrea in the midst of this crisis. She grunted in frustration and made a decision.“Wait, Joaqui
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 27: He will come
Inside the dimly lit abandoned building owned by the Drey Group, Andrew paced back and forth, his fingers twitching with impatience. The place reeked of dust and rust, the air thick with the weight of old secrets and forgotten history. He turned to Nico Drey, who sat calmly on a worn-out chair, legs crossed, watching him with mild amusement.“He’ll come,” Andrew muttered, more to himself than to Nico. “Joaquin won’t ignore this. Not when his sister’s life is on the line.”Nico arched a brow, unconcerned. “And what if he calls the police instead?”Andrew scoffed. “Joaquin? Call the cops? That’s not his style. He’ll come straight here, ready to play the hero.”Nico smirked, tapping his fingers against the armrest. “You sound confident.”Andrew clenched his jaw, his voice laced with something darker—resentment, maybe even hatred. “Because I know him. Joaquin always plays by the rules. He thinks if he fights hard enough, he’ll win. But this time, he’s walking straight into my hands.”Nico
The Doctor's Reckoning Chapter 28: Desires
Nico walked with slow, measured steps toward the small, dimly lit room at the end of the hallway. His fingers trailed along the peeling paint of the walls, his mind lost in thought. He had agreed to help Andrew, but now that he was here, standing before the heavy metal door that separated him from the girl inside, he realized there was something about this situation that intrigued him more than he expected.With a quiet creak, he pushed the door open and stepped inside.The room was barely furnished—a single bed with a thin mattress, a chair in the corner, and a small window covered in grime. Lying on the bed was Jasmine, still unconscious, her chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm. The faint glow from the flickering lightbulb overhead cast shadows across her delicate features.Nico's gaze lingered on her. Even in this state, something was striking about her. He had seen countless women—beautiful, sophisticated, dangerous—but there was something different about Jasmine. Perh
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Chapter 175: Realization
Serena sat in her swivel chair, staring blankly at the documents on her desk.It had been hours since she left the courtroom and returned to the hospital, but she still couldn’t wrap her head around what was happening.Joaquin had been arrested for sexual harassment.Of course, he denied it. And at first, she believed him.But then James showed her the photos.And suddenly, doubt crept in.She knew James.He was kind and gentle—that was what she liked about him.But Mikyla was his ex-girlfriend. They had almost gotten engaged.Joaquin was her boyfriend now. And he had been nothing but genuine toward her.So how could he have done it?Her phone rang abruptly, making her jump.Sighing, she grabbed it from her desk and answered. “What do you want, Andrea?” she asked lazily.Her stepsister’s voice came through the line, sharp and worried. “What is going on? I ju
Chapter 174: It's mine!
James couldn’t shake off what Andrew had just reported to him.Emilio Vargas was helping Joaquin.But how?James had grown up knowing Emilio as their family’s personal lawyer. He knew most of his father’s secrets.He was the only loyal person that James could never take away from his father.James clenched his fists.Without wasting another second, he grabbed his phone and dialed Emilio’s number.The call barely rang before Emilio answered. “Yes, Mr. Villareal.”James narrowed his eyes. “Mr. Vargas. I hear you’re quite busy these days.”There was a brief pause on the other end before Emilio replied smoothly. “Well, I’m currently representing a client.”James scoffed. “I know exactly what you’re doing right now, Mr. Vargas.”His voice turned cold.He wasn’t playing anymore.Emilio remained silent for a moment, then chuckled. “And what is it that you want, Mr.
Chapter 173: Confusion
Andrew paced back and forth in his office, gripping his phone tightly. His mind was racing, struggling to understand how Joaquin managed to get him—Emilio Vargas—as his lawyer.It didn’t make sense.Emilio Vargas wasn’t just some lawyer. He was the lawyer. The kind of man who only took cases for the most powerful people in the country.And, more importantly, he was exclusive to the Villareal family.Andrew clenched his jaw, his fingers tapping anxiously against the desk.This wasn’t just some coincidence.This was a problem.A big problem.If Emilio Vargas was defending Joaquin, it meant one of two things: either Joaquin had somehow pulled off a miracle, or—more terrifyingly—someone in the Villareal family was backing him.And if it was the second option…Andrew swallowed hard. That could change everything.He couldn’t let this case slip through his fingers.He couldn’t let Joaquin win.Not when everything was finall
Chapter 172: Who are you?
Joaquin sat in the quiet waiting room, his hands resting on his lap, fingers twitching with impatience.He wanted this trial to be over. He wanted to prove his innocence and go to Serena. He could see how heartbroken she was because of all of this—because of the accusations.He knew he hadn’t done anything wrong, but that didn’t change the fact that he was trapped in a vulnerable situation, unable to do anything.His gaze shifted to Emilio Vargas.Joaquin didn’t know much about him, other than the fact that he was one of the most sought-after lawyers in the country. People paid millions just to have him represent them.So why was he here, fighting for someone like Joaquin?Before the recess ended, Emilio sat down beside him, his sharp gaze unreadable."Alright, Mr. Lopez. Before we go any further, I need you to tell me everything. No omissions. No half-truths. If you want me to get you out of this, I need to know exactly what happened that night with Mikyla."Joaquin nodded, exhali
Chapter 171: More Doubts
The tension in the courtroom was suffocating.Joaquin's pulse hammered in his ears as he met Serena’s gaze. She stood near the back, hesitant, like she wasn’t sure whether she belonged there.He wanted to go to her. Ask her why she hadn’t come sooner. Why she had let him rot in that damn cell, drowning in the weight of accusations he didn’t deserve.But now wasn’t the time.He turned away and focused on the trial.Emilio Vargas, the best lawyer in the country, the personal lawyer of Villareals, had arrived just in time. Joaquin didn’t know how or why, but right now, none of that mattered.He had someone fighting for him.Vargas adjuste
Chapter 170: Hope
Joaquin sat inside the small holding room at the police station, staring at the wall, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts.His wrists were no longer cuffed, but he still felt shackled—by the accusations, by the weight of it all.It had been days since his arrest, and though he tried to keep his composure, frustration and exhaustion clawed at him.His entire career, his reputation—his life—were crumbling before his eyes.But the worst part?Serena hadn’t come.Joaquin swallowed the bitter taste in his mouth. He told himself she would show up. That she had to.
Chapter 169: Doubts
Serena was in the middle of putting on her coat when her phone buzzed.She barely glanced at the screen before answering."Serena," a deep voice greeted on the other end.Her fingers froze around the doorknob.James.Her pulse quickened."James? Why?" she asked, her voice guarded."I'm outside," James said simply.Serena’s grip tightened. She hesitated for only a moment before walking to her front door.When she opened it, James stood there, leaning casually against the doorframe.His presence
Chapter 168: A Father's Help
Jasmine stood in front of the Villarreal estate once again, her fingers curling into fists at her sides.The last time she had been here, she had walked away with nothing but frustration. But today wasn’t about her.Today was about Joaquin.Taking a deep breath, she squared her shoulders and walked through the grand iron gates.The guards hesitated at first, recognizing her, but when she gave them a firm look, they let her through without protest.Her heart pounded in her chest as she approached the entrance.This was the last place she wanted to be.But if she had to swallow her pride to save her brother, then so be it.
Chapter 167: Taken
The morning was supposed to be like any other.Joaquin woke up early, moving through his usual routine—shower, coffee, grabbing his keys from the counter.But before he could step out the door, a heavy knock echoed through the apartment.It wasn’t the casual knock of a neighbor.It was firm. Purposeful.A sound that made his stomach drop.Joaquin opened the door.Two uniformed police officers stood there, their expressions unreadable."Dr. Joaquin Lopez?" one of them asked.Joaquin felt his pulse quicken, but he kept his face neutral
