Delilah had consulted several doctors to treat her grandfather, but Veronica turned them all away.
Skylar was her last hope, and the one most likely to cure Blanc. This time, she refused to back down.The room was awash with boiling anger as they berated Delilah.âWhere is your respect for your elders, Delilah Whitlock? Your parents apparently failed to teach you proper etiquette.ââGet out of here immediately! Stop disturbing Grandpaâs rest.ââWhat rest?â Delilah scoffed, âGrandpa is in critical condition, and here you are talking about rest. I know what evil intent each of you have. Thereâs no need to defend yourself; Iâm not interested in arguing about it. Grandpaâs health is of primary importance. I took great pains to invite Mr. Stone to treat him. Get out of the way!ââGet out of the way?
Will you take responsibility if things go awry? How do you intend to redeem yourself?â Veronica hissed.Delilah stated resolutely, âI know youâre all eyeing my companyâs shares. Iâm willing to give it all up if Grandpaâs condition worsens. Iâll also forfeit my rights to the Whitlock familyâs assets.â She turned to Harvey and asked, âDo we have a deal, Uncle Harvey?âSince Blancâs illness, Harvey has been functioning as the Whitlock familyâs head. She knew Harvey was the true decision-maker, while Veronica was all bark and no bite.The man cleared his throat and nodded. âSince youâre so adamant, I have no choice but let you try.âDelilah sneered inwardly, youâre such a hypocrite, Harvey. You may seem like youâre forced into this, but deep down, you must be ecstatic with my choice. She knew that there was no time to argue with her shameless relatives. Hence, she turned to Skylar and apologized, âIâm sorry for causing you so much trouble, Mr. Stone.âThe man motioned with his hand that no explanation was required. Delilah then continued respectfully, âThank you for taking the time to treat my grandpa.âSkylar nodded his head and made his way to Blancâs bedside. The frail old man was drifting in and out of consciousness and had to rely on basic life support.Skylar abruptly pulled the drip-tube from Blancâs arm. When he was ready to remove the elderly manâs oxygen mask, the Whitlock family shrieked in fear. âWhat the hell are you doing?âThe man ignored their protest and threw the oxygen mask aside. Next, he swiftly inserted 24 acupuncture needles into Blancâs vital organs. This was the legendary âTwenty-Four Holy Needlesâ procedure, which, if used correctly, was claimed to be able to save someone on the brink of death.Skylar released his grip and wiped the sweat off his forehead when he saw the 24 needles vibrating in Blancâs body. He was initially reluctant to perform the procedure as it was a technique that required one to expend a great deal of energy.After giving Skylar a towel to wipe away his perspiration, Delilah asked worriedly, âHowâs my grandpa doing, Mr.
Stone?âJust as he was about to elaborate on the old manâs condition, someone exclaimed, âLook!
Whatâs happening to Dad?âDelilah turned around and found Blanc in great agony; his face and torso were also twisted up. Blood began to ooze from the elderly manâs nose, ears, and acupuncture sites. It was a horrifying sight!