Cassian tore the check cleanly in half before tossing it in front of Zebb.Everyone was stunned. He'd just ripped up five million dollars! An ordinary doctor could work his entire life and never earn that much, yet he'd just destroyed the check like it was nothing. No one expected him to do that."What's that supposed to mean?" Zebb questioned, his expression grim. "Do you think it's too little?""It's not that it's too little. I just don't like your attitude," Cassian replied. "I didn't treat you because of money.""Why else, if not for the money?" Zebb questioned with a sneer, not believing a word Cassian said."I treated you because I'm a doctor," Cassian declared. "It's my job to treat people and save lives. And secondly, I also did it out of respect for Mr. Hurley and Mr. Lane. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to get your condition treated even if you spent 50 or 500 million dollars on it."Impotency didn't pose any threat to a person's life, but curing it was no easy
"If you manage to treat me, you can name your price. I'll give you any amount of money you ask for," Zebb declared."Alright."Smiling faintly, Cassian addressed the others in the room. "Pardon me, but I'll need to take up three minutes of your time."With that, he rose to his feet and stepped behind Zebb."It's going to hurt a little, but for the sake of not living with this condition for the rest of your life, I'll need you to endure it. It'll be over quickly," Cassian said.Zebb grunted in acknowledgment.Everyone else set down their cutlery and looked up curiously. They wanted to see how Cassian intended to treat Zebb.Cassian gathered his inner energy in his palm before abruptly jabbing a finger sharply into Zebb's lower back."Ouch!" Zebb howled in pain so loudly that everyone else's hair stood on end."Go easy on him, Cassian," Mitch reminded, worried that Cassian would end up injuring Zebb instead."Don't worry. It'll be fine," Cassian said.He poured some alcohol in
The moment Cassian gave the diagnosis of impotency, Zebb's eyes flashed with shock. But he immediately roared, "That's complete nonsense!""You know very well whether or not it's nonsense," Cassian refuted, feeling rather miffed.He'd already said he wanted to protect Zebb's privacy, but Zebb insisted on hearing it. So why was Zebb mad at him for speaking plainly?"Is this your so-called genius doctor, Simon? He's full of crap!""Zebb, let me say something. Cassian is—""Is it so hard for you to be honest?" Cassian abruptly cut in. Looking straight at Zebb, he said, "I already reminded you that a doctor has the duty to protect a patient's privacy, but you insisted that I give you my diagnosis."You even said that everyone here is a friend, so I'm free to speak plainly. In that case, why are you upset that I gave you my diagnosis?""I did say you could tell me, but I didn't say you could make up nonsense!" Zebb retorted as he glowered at Cassian in an imposing manner.It was cle
Andrew suddenly toppled headfirst to the floor with a loud thud. He was completely drunk.Cassian didn't spare him a glance. After giving a heads-up to Chester, he left the room to have a drink with Simon as promised.Once he got to the private room, he knocked on the door before opening it, only to find that it was packed. Mitch was seated at the head of the table. His ruddy cheeks made it clear he'd had quite a few drinks."You're finally here, Cassian," Simon called out. He quickly got up and pulled Cassian over to the table before addressing the others. "This is Cassian York, the genius doctor I was telling you guys about. If it hadn't been for him, my father would've died.""Simon, this genius doctor of yours looks far too young. Are you sure he's as incredible as you say he is?" Zebb Houston, a middle-aged man in a suit, was scrutinizing Cassian as he voiced his doubt."You can choose not to believe me, Zebb, but even Mr. Hurley is aware of Cassian's abilities. Isn't that ri
The sharp crack of a slap rang out, and a red handprint instantly bloomed across Lydia's cheek. Clutching her face, she stared at Andrew in disbelief."Did you just hit me?""Cassian is my buddy. You'd better watch what you say," Andrew declared icily.Lydia was dumbfounded. Didn't Andrew look down on Cassian? When did Cassian become his buddy?"What's going on with you, Andrew? How can this loser be your buddy? Don't you—""That's enough!" Andrew cut her off harshly. "I'm warning you, Lydia! If you disrespect Cassian, I won't go easy on you. Not only is he my buddy, but he's also our classmate! Is this how you treat your classmates?"I didn't intervene when you were disrespecting him earlier because I'd hoped that you'd come to your senses yourself. I didn't think your attitude would get even worse. From this moment onward, you're going to sit down and keep your mouth shut."Andrew pointed to a seat at the table.Lydia knew from the look on his face that he was genuinely angry
Lydia's face turned pale. Just a few minutes ago, she'd mocked Cassian for telling tall tales about himself. She didn't expect her words to come back and bite her in the ass so soon.It was clear that Cassian was not only acquainted with Simon but even knew him fairly well!Once again, Lydia was forced to take stock of everything that had happened since she broke up with Cassian. He got a promotion, became a hero, received the Outstanding Doctor award, and even got to know Simon, the head of the Public Health Department.What on earth happened to him? Why was it that he'd become so lucky once she left him? Was she some kind of jinx?Lydia felt incredibly bitter about this."You're both my superior and a veteran in the industry, Mr. Lane. How could I possibly let you offer a toast to me? I should be the one toasting you," Cassian said courteously."No, I must offer a toast in your honor, Cassian. You mustn't stand on ceremony with me," Simon insisted before tapping his glass again