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At the Ward family estate, Clifford Bailey, an esteemed practitioner of traditional medicine, listened intently as Ryan recounted the events of that morning. Each detail, from Lucas’s rapid assessment of Eric Ward’s condition to his application of acupressure, left Clifford visibly impressed.

“So, he applied pressure to specific acupoints to restart your heart?” Clifford murmured, his eyes widening in admiration. “That technique requires precision, timing, and… an instinct few possess. I’ve seen it attempted, but I’ve never seen it succeed like this.”

Gabriela, Eric’s wife, exchanged a look of disbelief with her grandson, Ethan. “A ‘genius doctor’?” she repeated, still stunned.

Clifford nodded. “If what you say is true, Lucas Williams has an extraordinary gift. Few people with that level of skill remain unknown.”

Ethan lowered his gaze, feeling a pang of regret. “I… offered him my business card, but he turned it down,” he admitted. “I didn’t realize he was… someone so remarkable.”

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