All Chapters of THE UPSTANDING DAVID MALCOLM: Chapter 71
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Chapter 71
It was already the next day, and Raymond slowly began to regain consciousness from the severe beating that he had endured at David's hands in the VIP lounge of the exclusive building.As awareness gradually returned to his battered body, the first thing Raymond could hear was the steady, rhythmic beeping of medical monitoring equipment that indicated he was in a hospital setting rather than the luxurious lounge where his last memories had taken place.Raymond's vision was still blurry and his head was pounding with intense pain, but he managed to look around the sterile hospital room with growing confusion and disorientation about how he had ended up in this medical facility.As his eyes slowly adjusted and began to focus properly, Raymond could make out familiar figures sitting near his hospital bed, and he realized with some relief that his family had been notified about his condition and had come to be with him during his recovery.There was his father, looking stern and angry as h
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At that moment, hearing that there was a witness who could identify his attacker and potentially help him get revenge, Raymond's jaw tightened painfully with renewed anger and determination despite his weakened physical condition.“So you actually saw who did this to me?” Raymond asked Benjamin directly, his voice carrying both hope for justice and barely controlled rage about what had been done to him. “You know exactly who the bastard was that beat me up like this?”Benjamin nodded solemnly and responded with what appeared to be reluctant but honest testimony about what he had supposedly witnessed. “Yes, I literally saw him when I came into that VIP lounge looking for you,” Benjamin said, his voice carrying the gravity of someone delivering crucial evidence.His tone became more detailed as he began describing his supposed confrontation with Raymond's attacker. “I immediately tried to fight with him to stop what he was doing to you, but unfortunately he was too powerful and skill
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At that moment, just as Raymond was opening his mouth to say something in response to his father's promise of revenge against his attacker, his father immediately held up a hand to stop him from speaking.“Son, you need to focus on your recovery right now,” Raymond's father said firmly, his voice carrying the kind of paternal authority that brooked no argument. “The doctor specifically said that you need as much rest as possible to help your body heal from these severe injuries.”His tone became more insistent as he continued directing Raymond to prioritize his medical recovery over any discussions about revenge or justice. “You should take that rest immediately and not worry yourself about this situation, because I'm going to handle everything by myself.”Raymond's father's voice carried complete confidence in his ability to resolve the matter without requiring any input or assistance from his injured son. “This is not something you need to concern yourself with while you're in th
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At that moment, hearing this direct question about his family's business standing, Benjamin felt a wave of embarrassment wash over him as he was forced to confront and admit the extent of his family's fall from their previous position of influence.His discomfort was visible as he struggled with having to reveal the humiliating decline that his family had experienced in recent months.“Currently, our situation is quite different from where we used to be,” Benjamin said, his voice carrying obvious shame about what he was about to reveal. “Before our recent troubles, we were ranked at number 111 in the local business hierarchy.”His tone grew more dejected as he continued explaining their dramatic fall from grace. “But now, I think we're not even ranked in the top 50 families anymore, which should tell you just how far we've fallen.”Benjamin's voice became more specific about their previous standing as he tried to provide context for their decline. “So that's to tell you that we wer
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At that moment, recognizing that he now had everything he needed to begin his pursuit of justice for his son, Raymond's father wasted no time in securing the evidence Benjamin had provided.“Send this picture to me immediately,” Raymond's father commanded, his voice carrying the urgency of someone who was ready to take swift action against David.Benjamin literally complied with the request without any hesitation, quickly accessing his phone's sharing options and transferring the photograph of David directly to Raymond's father's device.The transfer completed within seconds, ensuring that Raymond's father now had permanent access to David's image and could share it with whoever he planned to involve in his revenge operation.Without saying another word or offering any further explanation to Benjamin about his next steps, Raymond's father literally turned and walked away with determined purpose, his entire demeanor showing that he was transitioning from planning mode into active execu
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At that moment, without wasting another second to consider the request or discuss any potential complications, the man on the phone responded with the kind of absolute confidence that came from years of successful operations.“Well, we have never failed you before in any assignment you've given us, and I honestly don't see myself or my organization failing you again,” the operative said, his voice carrying the assurance of someone who had built a reputation on reliable results.His tone became almost dismissive as he assessed the difficulty level of what Raymond's father was requesting. “This job is honestly just too easy for an organization of our caliber and experience. I thought you were going to ask for something very tough or something that would be very demanding of our resources and skills.”The man's voice carried a hint of amusement as he continued his assessment. “I had no idea that you were asking us to deal with just a mere person, a mere civilian who doesn't have any si
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Hearing Nikki's explanation about bringing food to help the recovering patient and his family, David's expression softened slightly, though he didn't allow himself to smile too broadly at her thoughtful gesture.“I wasn't exactly expecting to see you here at the hospital today,” David said, his voice carrying a note of pleasant surprise at the coincidence of their meeting. “But seeing you here definitely shows that you really wanted to go the extra mile to make sure that you literally helped them during their recovery.”His tone became more appreciative as he acknowledged her kindness. “So I want to tell you thank you for being so thoughtful and caring toward people who really needed that kind of support.”At that moment, before Nikki could respond to David's words of appreciation, the old man suddenly stood up from his chair with deliberate purpose and literally bowed his head at a full 90-degree angle toward David.The elderly gentleman's posture demonstrated the kind of deep rever
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At that moment, upon hearing the old man's nervous preamble about having an important but potentially uncomfortable request to make, David responded with the kind of open and reassuring tone that was meant to put the elderly gentleman at ease.“You can say whatever you want to say without worrying about my reaction,” David said warmly, his voice carrying genuine acceptance and understanding. “I promise you that I will not take offense to anything you need to ask me.”His expression showed that he meant these words sincerely and that the old man should feel comfortable making his request without fear of negative consequences.Hearing David's reassurance and permission to speak freely, the old man took a deep breath and began explaining the financial predicament that had been weighing heavily on his mind since arriving at this prestigious medical facility.“Well, I can clearly see and tell that Golden Valley Medical Center is a very, very sophisticated hospital with world-class facilit
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At that moment, upon hearing David's definitive statement that he would not require any repayment for the substantial medical expenses, the old man was so overwhelmed with gratitude and relief that he literally dropped to his knees on the hospital floor.With his forehead pressed nearly to the ground in the deepest possible gesture of thankfulness, the elderly gentleman's voice trembled with emotion as he expressed his profound appreciation.“Thank you, thank you so much,” the old man said, his words coming out in a rush of grateful emotion. “I never knew how I was going to manage to pay back such an enormous amount of money, I never knew how I was possibly going to raise those kinds of funds given my limited means.”His voice broke slightly as he continued. “But you have lifted this terrible burden from my shoulders, and I cannot express how grateful I am. Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.”The old man remained kneeling on the floor, his posture showing the kind of
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However, Nikki was not the only person in the room who was literally shocked to their very core by the unexpected appearance of the legendary Dr. Silva Williams in this particular hospital suite.The old man whom David had rescued was also completely stunned and overwhelmed by the realization that such a world-renowned medical expert was in front of him.But the presence of Dr. Silva Williams herself wasn't even the most shocking element of this surreal scene that was unfolding before everyone's astonished eyes.Following Dr. Silva from behind, walking with careful deference and obvious respect, was none other than the Chief Medical Director of Golden Valley Medical Center himself.This powerful administrator who normally commanded absolute authority throughout the entire hospital was literally bowing his head submissively as he followed Dr. Silva from behind, his posture showing that he understood the hierarchy in this particular situation.The Chief Medical Director's deferential be