Lionel laughed heartily at Calvin's words, his eyes glinting with cruel amusement. "Regret underestimating you? I won't regret anything. You’re a nobody, and I can crush you under my shoe like the insect you are."Christina, sensing the situation escalating, stepped in quickly. She took Calvin's arm, her voice soothing yet firm. "Calvin, don't waste your time on people who aren't worth it. Let's go."Albert, noticing the rising tension, also intervened. "Lionel, I must insist that you show respect. While you are a guest of honor here, so is Calvin. Without Calvin, I might not have been able to organize this event or even stand here healthy tonight."Lionel and Kevin exchanged smug glances but didn't push further. They had achieved their goal of mocking Calvin and felt content. Lionel shrugged, his smile condescending. "Very well, Albert. We'll drop it for now. Enjoy the rest of your evening."As they walked away, Christina whispered to Calvin, "Don't let them get to you. They’re just
Dr. Greene looked at Calvin and smiled slightly, then shook his hand. Albert, standing tall and exuding a sense of authority, introduced Calvin with a tone that commanded attention. "Dr. Greene, meet Calvin Hudson, the proprietor of Hudson Clinic."Dr. Greene nodded, his expression shifting from polite curiosity to recognition. "Of course, I've heard a lot about you, Dr. Hudson. You're quite the talk of the town."Seizing the opportunity, Calvin leaned forward slightly, his voice firm yet respectful. "Dr. Greene, you must be aware of the closure of my clinic due to the revocation of my license. I'd like to request that you reinstate it, as I have done nothing wrong."Dr. Greene's smile faded slightly, replaced by a more serious demeanor. "Yes, I am aware. I signed the order for your license revocation myself."Calvin took a deep breath, steadying himself as he looked directly into Dr. Greene's eyes. "Then you must know that the grounds for that decision were unfounded. I've complied w
Dr. Greene was about to respond to Calvin, but Kevin Lang quickly interjected, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "There's no way we're going to conduct a treatment in the middle of a classical music concert and gala dinner. Besides, if Calvin fails, wouldn't that just be embarrassing?"Calvin nodded, keeping his composure despite the taunt. "You're right, Kevin. This isn't the right place for a demonstration. But I assure you, I won't fail."Dr. Greene, sensing the escalating tension, stepped in to diffuse the situation. "I will give you an opportunity later, Dr. Hudson. We can arrange a more suitable time and place for this."Lionel's face contorted with shock, his eyes narrowing with disbelief and anger. "This is absurd, Matthew! You can't seriously be considering this."Dr. Greene raised a hand, silencing Lionel's outburst with a calm but firm gesture. "The event is about to continue with dinner. Let's not argue about this any further. We can discuss it in a more appropriate setting
Christina looked up, her eyes locking onto the person who had spoken. To her astonishment, it was Alana, standing there with a glass in her hand and a sardonic smile playing on her lips. The insincerity in Alana's voice was palpable as she repeated, "Oh, I didn't mean to. I'm so sorry."Christina's initial shock quickly gave way to a surge of anger. She straightened, her eyes narrowing as she regarded Alana. "You followed me here and did that on purpose," she accused, her voice steady but laced with irritation.Alana’s smile widened, taking on a more mocking edge. "That's a very serious accusation, Christina," she said, her tone dripping with feigned innocence and amusement. "You really think I'd waste my time doing something like that?"Christina took a deep breath, trying to maintain her composure. "Yes, I do. It's obvious you have a problem with me."Alana laughed softly, the sound lacking any genuine mirth. "You think too highly of yourself. It was an accident. If you can't handle
As Calvin and Christina were about to rejoin the dinner, Beatrice and Giana suddenly approached them. Beatrice, with a haughty expression, eyed Calvin disdainfully. "Calvin," she began, her voice dripping with condescension, "it's clear that there is nothing more to discuss between you and Alana. It's time to let it go."Giana, standing beside her sister, nodded in agreement. "Sis, what are you thinking?" she scoffed, turning to Alana. "You want to go back to this loser? You threw away the CEO of a major hospital for this unclear, unemployed man. He plays rich with other people's money from his fake healings. It's all clear as day."Beatrice seized Alana's arm, pulling her closer. "I won't let you go back to this failure," she declared, her eyes flashing with determination. "You're better than this, Alana. He’s a nobody, riding on the coattails of false promises and empty claims."Christina stood by Calvin’s side, her expression a mix of anger and disbelief at the barrage of insults.
Kevin stood in the shadows, his eyes fixed on the dance floor where Calvin and Christina were enjoying a quiet moment together. The sight of their happiness, especially Calvin's, gnawed at him. Alana had once told him she loved him and had left Calvin for him, but now it seemed everything was turning upside down. She had walked away with Beatrice and Giana, yet Kevin couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal as he watched Calvin.Kevin clenched his fists, his jaw tightening with barely suppressed rage. This couldn’t go on. He had to do something to put Calvin in his place, to make him pay for this humiliation. He turned to his father, Lionel, who was standing nearby, sipping a glass of champagne with a smug expression on his face.“Dad,” Kevin hissed, his voice low and urgent. “I can’t stand this anymore. We need to do something to utterly humiliate Calvin. I can't watch Alana's infatuation with him.”Lionel raised an eyebrow, his interest piqued. “And what exactly do you have in mind, K
Calvin took a deep breath, his gaze steady as he faced the agitated woman. "I am more than willing to accompany you to your home and attend to your child personally," he said, his voice calm and sincere. "Let me prove to you that I can help."The woman’s eyes flashed with anger and distrust. "No! I don't want to see you ever again. I don't want a fraud like you near my child. I'd rather find a real doctor, someone who actually graduated from medical school."Her words stung, but Calvin remained composed. "I understand your concern. My only intention is to help."But the woman had already turned away, her resolve unshaken. She hurriedly exited the gala, her footsteps echoing in the hushed hall as she left to seek proper medical attention for her child.The murmur of whispers grew louder among the guests. Faces turned toward Calvin, eyes filled with doubt and suspicion. The elegant ambiance of the gala was now tainted with unease and mistrust."Did you hear that? Calvin Hudson must be a
Calvin drove through the quiet streets, the city's nightlife buzzing around them in stark contrast to the turmoil they had just experienced. The car ride was mostly silent, both of them lost in their thoughts, the weight of the evening's events heavy on their minds.When they arrived at Christina's apartment, Calvin parked the car and walked her to the door. The building was bathed in the soft glow of streetlights, casting long shadows that danced in the gentle breeze. As Christina reached for her keys, she turned to Calvin, concern evident in her eyes."Are you really okay, Calvin?" she asked softly, her voice filled with genuine worry.Calvin managed a small, reassuring smile. "Yes, Christina. I'm okay. Tonight was...challenging, but I'll get through it. Thank you for being there with me. I don't know what I would have done without your support."Christina shook her head slightly, dismissing his gratitude. "No problem, Calvin. You don't have to thank me. I'm glad I could be there fo