âAre you putting the blame on me?â
The old man glared.
Anna Coleman angrily spoke, âDo you have any idea who you are talking to? He is the Imperial Doctor,
the man whose hands raised the dead-Wallace Yoke! How dare you disrespect him. Apologize, now!â
Alex Rockefeller looked at Anna calmly with his hands behind his back.
On the contrary, Keith Yowell was extremely surprised. Struggling to sit up, he looked at Wallace
admiringly and said, âDoctor Yoke, what brings you here? It is my utmost pleasure! â
As he spoke, he gave Wallace a salute and a slight bow. To which Wallace replied, âIt is my pleasure
too, Mr. Yowell! You are not feeling well, please, do not force yourself!â
Colin Yowell added, âGrandpa, Anna brought Doctor Yoke here to treat you all the way from North
Tokyo! I am sure you will feel better in no time!â
âIndeed. Doctor Yoke is a well-known and reputable doctor here and abroad. Unlike a certain someone
here who is nothing but a quack. Grandpa Yowell, I heard that he wanted you to gather several rare
medicinal herbs just so that he can create his so-called Life Pill? I told Doctor Yoke about your
condition and it is just a bunch of nonsense.â
âWhat do you mean?â Keithâs expression changed abruptly.
Although he believed in Alexâs capability, he would rather have Wallace treating him instead. After all,
as the Imperial Doctor, he was the more reputable person in the room.
Wallace answered nonchalantly, âI just checked your pulse. Things are not looking good for sure. Your
organs are failing and cannot be treated by the medicinal herbs Mr. Rockefeller here suggested. Itâs too
strong for you, Mr. Yowell, your body cannot take it. Plus, I have never heard of the Life Pill, who knows
if it is legitimate!â
âYour lack of knowledge doesnât mean it does not exist.â Alex retorted.
Wallace grunted and did not speak anymore.
âDoctor Yoke, Mr. Rockefeller is a master of medicine and is very much revered by Doctor Coney of
California,â said Keith.
Wallace snickered. âJames Coney is just another fool then. I have never heard of a master at such a
young age! This is not the time for an impostor to show us his tricks as lives are at stake here. Mr.
Yowell, let me treat you, I am sure you will feel better right away. Anna, please escort that boy out.â
Anna had had enough of Alex and yelled, âGet lost!â
Looking at her split pants, Alex then turned his gaze to Keith and asked, âMr. Yowell, I can give you ten
more years to live if you trust me. Otherwise, only fate decides.â
Keith was deep in dilemma.
In the end, Wallaceâs reputation won the day as Keith said, âMr. Rockefeller, how about Michelle show
you around in our manor? We have quite a lot to see.â
Alex sighed, gently shook his head, and left.
Before he stepped out the door, he said, âWell, Doctor⦠Um⦠Doctor Yoke, I safeguarded his heart
and vein with Seven Matters and extended his life by seven days. If you break the protection I set, he
will die in less than half an hour, be careful!â
With that, he left.
Michelle Yowell stomped her feet and cried out, âGrandpa! How could you let him go?â
And she followed suit, running out of the hall to chase down Alex.
A few days ago, she was extremely skeptical of Alex, but after a few interactions, she realized that he
was indeed a man with hidden talents and capabilities.
Anna snickered. âWho is he to curse Grandpa Yowell? How could Michelle be with that guy?â
âItâs okay, we all have our differences. Mr. Yowell, I am going to start my treatment. You will feel much
better when I am done,â said Wallace.
Five minutes later, the treatment ended.
Just as Wallace pulled out the final needle, Keithâs face flushed abruptly, as he clasped his chest and
spit out a mouthful of blood.