Chapter 8
“That’s right. riban’s apprentice really is Dr. Brooke, Serena said. “I witnessed it myself when Dr. Brooke became his apprentice
That being said, Serena still didn’t believe that Ethan had the capability to treat cancer
As much as she wanted the contract, she would rather Ethan not take the risk. If the treatment led to some positive results, it would be happy days. But she couldn’t hear the responsibility if he lacked the ability, made things worse, and something went wrong with Mr. Pane’s mother.
“Wow, Elly, you’re amazing!” Lily exclaimed. At that moment, she was garing at Ethan with admiration evident in her eyes. She was already curious about him, but now, the revelation added an even brighter halo to his image. “Your medical skills must be incredible if even the Brooke is your apprentice!”
than truly lived up to being a man who could capture Lily’s interests
“What’s the use of bring skilled in medicine if I can’t even be allowed to treat her?” Ethan intentionally glanced at Serena, and she understood that he was hinting
Serena couldn’t help but reassess Ethan’s medical skills. She recalled Simon once said that Ethan’s acupuncture technique would bring the dead back to life. Cindy was the perfect example. Coupled with Ethan’s confidence, perhaps he might really have a way to cure Phillip’s mother.
“How confident are you?” Serena asked Ethan. If the chances were high, she thought it wouldn’t hurt to let him give it a try. But Victor, who Brandon brought in
would have to tail first.
“I never talk about confidence when it comes to treating illnesses, because there’s nothing I can’t cute!” Ethan said.
was exasperated.
“Can you be serious for once? I’m asking you a serious question.” Serena was exa
“And I’m giving you a serious answer,” Ellan replied.
The two went back and forth, neither brushing off the other.
Ethan couldn’t understand why no one believed him when he was being honest. Earlier, it was when he came to the hospital to get his arms checked, and now, it was about how confident he was in treating patients.
“okay, I’ll believe in you this once!” Serena said. “I’ll owe you a favor if you can help me get the contract back.”
She had to admit she was somewhat tempted. The most important reason was that she couldn’t swallow the anger of having her business deal stolen from under
“It’s not about the favor. That doesn’t matter. What matters is that as your godbrother, I should help you out. Ethan now had the green light with Serena’s approval. No matter what the situation inside was, all he needed to do was to step in and cure the patient.
Everyone stood outside and watched through the window as the treatment inside the ward went on for about 20 minutes. Throughout, Ethan kept shaking his head
In disapproval.
Setting aside whether Victor had gotten the conect acupuncture points or how his medical skills were, just the needling techniques alone were enough to give him a massive headache. They were exactly the same as Simon’s At best, Victor was just an amateur, and he was completely discrediting altemative medicine.
“I’m very sorry, Mr. Pane, but your mother’s condition is too severe and far beyond my expectations.” Victor, who had made such confident promises earlier, now changed his tone.
However, Phillip didn’t blame him. He had been present the entire time, observing. And for the whole 20 minutes, Victor hadn’t had a moment of rest. To Phillip. Victor had already given his all
“It’s Tine, Dr. Shaw. Please don’t blame yourself. Maybe this is what they call tate,” Phillip said, sighing. “Being able to invite you for one last attempt is enough.
forme.”
It was clear from their conversation that the miracle doctor Brandon had brought in couldn’t handle Phillip’s mother’s cancer.
“Mr. Pane, my brother also has some alterative medicine skills. How about letting him take a look at your mother?” Serena gritted her teeth and tried to seize an
opportunity.
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But when they turned around and saw how young Ethan was, everyone curled their lips in disdain
“I appreciate your kindness, Ms. Walker, but let’s forget about the treatment.” Phillip gave an awkward smile. He chose not to be too blunt about his doubts. Although he was desperate about his mother’s condition and would boldly try all sorts of methods, he wasn’t willing to go as far as to have such a young man treat
“Come on, Ms. Walker. I know you’re anxious about the contract, but you don’t have to go as far as to joke about Mr. Pane’s mother’s safety. Brandon had been looking for an opportunity to mock Serena, and she had just handed him the chance on a silverplatter.
“Look at this lad! What could be possibly know? He probably hasn’t even finished his internship yet”
“Don’t look down on people. A mere cancer is nothing in my eyes,” Ethan said.
rob, listen to him! He has such arrogance to say it’s just a mere cancer. Do you think this is just a common cold you can treat as is?” Brandon laughed. It was good enough that Serena had givenli in the chance to inock lært, but he hadn’t expected Ethan to surprise him even mote with his outrageous claims.
*You got that right. The cancer you’re all helpless against is just a common cold to me.” Ethan had his arms crossed and exuded confidence and even a sense of
nase Delocked eyes with Brandon, and his expression was full of disdain.
Serena didn’t intervene. Instead, she continued her attempts to convince Phillip to give than a chance. But Philip was steadfast in his decision, and nothing could
“Enough, Ms. Walker. There’s nothing left to say. This isn’t a gate, and hope you can understand my point of view,” Phillip
“If you’re not going to let me treat her, then forget it. Do you think I really want to treat your mother?” handled. “It weren’t for 5
Berens, who do you think.
Ethan lost his temperafter such treatment from them. There was no need to keep trying since reasoning wouldn’t work
“If you had let me treat your mother, she could’ve easily lived for another 20 to 30 years,” Ethan said. “If you had done nothing and continued with modern medicine, she might’ve been able to hold on for another ten to 15 days..
“But now, I regret to inform you that after what he just put her through, your mother won’t live past midnight tonight!”
Everyone in the hallway was shocked by what Ethan had just said. Not only was he being rude to Phillip, but he even had the guts to predict Phillip’s mother’s death. “Ms. Walker, even if he is your brother, isn’t cursing my mother like this going way too far? Even though Phillip usually had a good temper, he couldn’t hold it back at that moment and spoke to Serena angrily.
“If you’re pushing for him to try just because of the contract, I’ll tell you right now–I’ve decided to sign with Mr. Reed, so stop dreaming about it!
The situation had spiraled out of control. Not only had Serena lost the chance, but they had also angered Phillip. Her efforts were a total loss, and Serena couldn’t help but feel a sense of regret.
“Mr. Pane, please don’t worry just yet. Although I’m not capable enough, 1 still have a mentor,” victor suddenly spoke again after some prompting from Brandon, reigniting a glimmer of hope in Phillip. “My mentor is far more slalled than I am. If he steps in, maybe we’d still have a chance to tum things around!” “Really?” Phillip asked. “May I know who your mentoris?”
Just because the apprentice wasn’t capable didn’t mean the mentor couldn’t be. If they could bring in the mentor to take a look, maybe a miracle could happen. “You might not believe it, but my mentor is none other than Simon Brooke, hailed as the greatest miracle doctor in Silverbank City!” Victor said with enthusiasm.
