Finally, the day arrived when they would confront Director Josh. Armed with testimonials,documentation, and a united front, Liam, Clement, and Selene made their way to the boardroom, their hearts pounding with anticipation.The boardroom was tense, the air thick with anticipation as they prepared to face Director Josh and the hospital board. The polished table gleamed under the fluorescent lights, and the weight of their mission pressed heavily on their shoulders.Liam glanced at Selene, who was seated beside him, her hands clasped tightly in her lap. Despite her anxiety, there was a fire in her eyes; a determination that had grown over the past few days. Dr Clement sat across from them, his expression focused and resolute.“Remember, we’re here for your mother,” Liam said softly. “Stay strong.”At that moment, Director Josh entered the room, flanked by several board members. His demeanor was calm, but Liam could sense the underlying tension. “Let’s get started,” Josh said, taking hi

Early morning of a fresh day, Desmond stepped into the lab, the air thick with the scent of fresh paint and the promise of new beginnings. The space was still in the process of being set up, but he could already envision the bustling activity that would soon fill it. He walked past tables strewn with equipment, notes, and the vibrant colors of herbs that had been brought in for their first round of research. Excitement coursed through him as he thought about the potential this place held.“Boss!” Dr Paige called out, her voice carrying over the sound of clattering instruments. “We’ve got the chromatography equipment set up. It’s ready for the first round of tests on the samples we collected.” “Fantastic!” Desmond replied, moving closer to her. “What about the extraction units? Are they operational?”“Almost. We’re just waiting on a few parts, but I anticipate we’ll be ready by the end of the week,” she said, her brow furrowed with concentration. “But we need more resources. The herbs

Everybody was confused after Dr Paige saw the headlines in the news, with each researcher suggesting potential solutions to their problems. Desmond stood in the doorway of the lab, the hum of machines and the murmur of the team like a living, breathing backdrop to the storm inside him. He could almost feel the questions crawling under his skin:“Who is listening? Who would weaponize a rumor against me? Can it be director Josh? Is he using this to get back at me for standing up for Selene? Oh! Maybe he knows I already have the healing book after I claimed to have bought this place from his nephew. Let me wait for Lucy's investigation result on the person behind the smear campaign.” He thoughtThe room felt smaller than it should have been, the air was thick with impatience and fear. Dr Paige was pacing, her notebook fluttering with every step. On the whiteboard, their mission statement, Holistic Medicine for Hidden Wounds, looked suddenly naive against the smear campaign that threatene

Desmond's heart raced as he stepped deeper into the dimly lit warehouse, the air thick with dust and an unsettling silence. The figure that had emerged from the shadows loomed before him, partially obscured by the low light, creating an atmosphere thick with tension. Lucy positioned herself slightly behind him, her eyes scanning the space for any signs of danger.“Who are you?” Desmond repeated, his voice steadier than he felt. The stranger remained silent for a moment, as if weighing his response. The flickering light from a nearby window cast eerie shadows across the walls, amplifying the tension in the air.“Someone who knows more than you think,” the figure finally replied, their voice low and gravelly. As they stepped closer, Desmond caught a glimpse of the face: a shadowed, angular visage with sharp features that seemed both familiar and foreign, but showed a man's figure.“Why did you want to meet?” Lucy asked, her tone cautious but assertive. The figure regarded her with a pie

Desmond leaned over the table, reviewing the documents when the lab door swung open again. Scorpion, in his tall figure with an imposing presence, stepped inside, his eyes scanning the room before settling on Desmond. “Liam,” he said, his voice steady and authoritative. “The Capo de capi want to see you.”Desmond’s heart raced. He had known about the cartel’s influence, but this was the first time he was being summoned directly. “What for?” he asked, trying to keep his voice calm despite the rush of anxiety.“They want to discuss your plans for the lab and how they can assist in your fight against the threats you’re facing,” Scorpion replied, crossing his arms. Desmond gave a weak smile, “ Have they finally decided to support my lab establishment? How did they agree? Who convinced them?”, he fired multiple questions at a time.“ I don't know the details, but I think Lucy and Dr Paige have a hand in this. How they convince the godfathers, I can't say either. We need to get ready, but