Vivian Ward squeezed her bleeding hands together in the back seat of the speeding black sedan. Her torn designer jacket was wrinkled, and her breath came in ragged gasps."Drive faster, Leo!" Vivian screamed at her private chauffeur, kicking the back of the front seat. "Get us out of the city center

The streets near the central bus terminal were crowded despite the weather. Commuters hurried along with umbrellas held close, eager to reach their homes.Tina Macy walked slowly along the wet sidewalk with her head lowered against the cold wind. Her faded canvas jacket was soaked through, and the d

"I am the one who owes both of you my gratitude," Ethan replied.He looked from Angela to Chloe."Angela, when Vivian Ward threatened to destroy your delivery fleet, you stood by me. Chloe, you defended our patients when the mob gathered outside our doors.""No man could ask for better partners on t

Ethan Sanders stood behind the granite kitchen counter in a comfortable black sweater, its sleeves pushed up to his forearms. He diced fresh carrots, sweet red peppers, and mountain herbs before sliding them into a large pot of simmering chicken broth.The kitchen smelled of garlic, fresh basil, and

"Look at these tissue regeneration numbers from Newberg Central Hospital, Dr. Lin," a young assistant named Sarah said happily. "The burn victims in ward three are healing twice as fast as normal patients!""The herbal balance is working perfectly, Sarah," Chloe replied with a smile. "Ethan spent th