At the Celestial Alliance’s Lakeshore Villa, Alicia lay unconscious on the bed. Her breathing was growing weaker by the minute.
Aurora and Brian were pacing anxiously by her side while Kenan, drenched in sweat, worked frantically.
Kenan was using his Styx Passage technique to prolong Alicia’s life, but it was barely making a difference. It could only delay her death, but it couldn’t improve her condition.
If Alicia died, he knew his own life might be forfeit as well.
“How is she, Dr. Quake? How is Alicia doing?” Brian couldn’t hold back his worry as he saw Kenan struggling.
“I’m doing my best… I’m still trying…” Kenan replied, wiping his brow. He was so nervous that his hands trembled.
If the patient were from an ordinary household, he could just say he did his best and move on.
But Aurora had made it clear that if Alicia didn’t survive, neither would he. The pressure was intense, and fear was a constant companion. All he could do was try his hardest to keep Alicia alive a little longer.
“Martha, why aren’t Faith and Dr. Rhys here yet? It’s been so long!” Aurora asked impatiently, glancing at the time.
“They should be here soon. I’ll call and check again,” Martha said. She nervously pulled out her phone and dialed Grace’s number.
Before the call was connected, two people walked into the villa.
“There’s no need to call. We’re already here,” Grace said as she and Dustin hurried into the room.
They came as fast as they could after preparing the tablet and were relieved they made it in time.
“Dr. Rhys, you’re finally here. Please check on my sister. I’m afraid she’s not doing so well.” Aurora skipped the pleasantries as she grabbed Dustin’s hand and pulled him to the bedside.
She shoved Kenan aside in the process. He looked angry but didn’t dare say anything.
Dustin took one look at Alicia and immediately frowned. “Didn’t I tell you not to remove the needles? Why didn’t you listen?”
“It was this quack doctor’s fault!” Aurora snapped.
She pointed accusingly at Kenan and continued, “He said your silver needles were trapping the poison in Alicia’s body and making her condition worse.
“But after he removed them, her condition deteriorated. And now, he’s unable to save her. He’s nothing but a fraud!”
“Why you…”
Kenan’s face turned from red to pale with anger. But because of Aurora’s status, he didn’t dare to retort and just endured the humiliation.
“Dr. Rhys, you said earlier you had a way to cure Alicia’s illness. You’re the only person I can turn to,” Aurora pleaded and looked at Dustin hopefully.
“If you hadn’t removed the needles, there might have been a chance to cure her. But now, the voodoo has spread throughout her body. I’m not confident
I can bring her back from the brink,” Dustin said solemnly.
At that moment, Alicia appeared to be teetering on the brink of death. Even with his exceptional medical skills, he dared not claim he could save her.
“Dr. Rhys, please think of something. Money won’t be an issue. Just save my sister, please! I can pay you, no matter the price,” Aurora exclaimed urgently.
“It’s not about the money.” He shook his head. “I can only assure you that I’ll do everything within my capabilities to treat your sister. However, the outcome ultimately depends on her will to survive.”
Although Aurora appeared worried, she refrained from further questioning him. In contrast to Kenan’s arrogance, Dustin’s words conveyed sincerity and reliability, which reassured her.
“Everyone, please step aside.” Dustin gestured for the people by the bed to move.
As he prepared to start treatment, Brian interjected, “Wait! Are you sure you’re capable of this?
“Bear in mind that Alicia hails from a distinguished lineage. If you make her condition worse, there’ll be serious consequences.”
“If you don’t trust me, then I won’t treat her. You should do it yourselves.” Dustin decisively stepped back with a ” your call” expression on his face.
“Why you-” Brian was speechless, and his expression turned sour.
“Brian, stop talking nonsense!” Aurora snapped.
She glared and shoved him aside without any politeness. “Dr. Rhys is trying to save my sister, and you’re threatening him?”
“Aurora, I’m just concerned about his lack of medical expertise. What if this kid fails to treat Alicia and makes things worse?” Brian tried to explain.
He lacked confidence in Dustin’s medical abilities. After all, even the renowned Kenan couldn’t cure Alicia’s illness. What could this unknown kid possibly do?
“Alicia is already teetering on the brink of death. What could be worse than that?” she retorted.
“I…” He was momentarily speechless.
“I don’t care what you think. If anyone dares to get in Dr. Rhys’s way today, there will be hell to pay!” Aurora warned angrily.
Brian frowned, and his face darkened. Eventually, he said nothing and stepped aside.
Despite his doubts about Dustin, given the dire situation, he had no choice but to allow him to proceed. However, If anything went wrong, Brian wouldn’t let him off easily.
