2025-06-05 17:11:38"Sir, please let me be your student!" Dr. Martinez practically worshiped the ground Hudson walked on. He looked at him with pleading eyes, full of excitement and admiration.
Anyone who witnessed Hudson’s treatment of Mr. Lewis could easily see who had the superior medical skills. Dr. Martinez might be old enough to be Hudson’s grandfather, but in his eyes, age didn’t matter when it came to medicine—whoever had the greater skill was worthy of respect.
Dr. Martinez knew very well that if he didn’t take this chance to connect with Hudson—and hopefully get forgiven—he might never learn the legendary Needle Technique.
He’d spent most of his life searching for this technique. At this point, kneeling was nothing—he’d even eat dirt if Hudson asked. But ironically, Hudson didn’t ask for anything at all.
His sudden kneeling caught Hudson completely off guard. He hadn’t expected Dr. Martinez to put his pride aside so quickly. The man who was arrogant just minutes ago—acting like he owned the room—had now realized the gap in their skills and was groveling on the ground.
“What on earth are you doing?”
Mr. Lewis, now propped up and sitting on the bed, had just opened his eyes and caught sight of the scene, looking confused and a little shocked.
“Dad, well…” Adrian quickly explained what had happened. The moment his father heard it, his face darkened. Without hesitation, he smacked his son across the face and snapped,
“You fool! Look what you’ve done! I told you from the beginning to let Hudson treat me. But no—you judged him based on his age and treated him like he wasn’t worth anything. If he hadn’t been here today, do you even realize what would’ve happened to me?”
Adrian clutched his cheek, too ashamed and scared to say a word.
Still kneeling on the floor, Dr. Martinez noticed that Hudson didn’t even look his way. Thinking the young man must still be angry—especially after he had unfairly tried to shift the blame onto him earlier—Dr. Martinez took a deep breath and said with all sincerity, “Mr. Brown, I know I was wrong. Please give me a chance to make it right.”
This was a man widely respected in the medical field—practically a legend—now kneeling in front of a young man, begging like a child for forgiveness. Everyone in the room, including Ivory, was stunned.
Yes, Dr. Martinez had made a mistake earlier, but out in the world, he was still a big name. Countless people dreamed of seeing him for treatment, let alone receiving it. He was someone not easily moved or humbled.
And yet, here he was, humbling himself completely.
Ivory couldn’t help but think—if someone captured this moment on video and shared it with the world, the shockwaves would be massive.
She was also very curious: would Hudson accept Dr. Martinez’s apology? Would he give him a chance?
So, she said nothing. She just watched.
Hudson, on the other hand, rolled his eyes at the sight of Dr. Martinez still kneeling.
‘An apprentice? Not happening.’ he thought.
The path Hudson wanted to walk was that of martial arts. Medicine was just something he picked up along the way to pass the time while living in the mountains.
So he didn’t bother acknowledging Dr. Martinez. Instead, he turned to Mr. Lewis and said,
“You lost a lot of blood earlier. Get some rest for now—we’ll talk more later.”
“Alright!” Mr. Lewis nodded with a smile, then turned to his granddaughter. “Ivory, it’s getting late. Hudson used a lot of energy treating me just now. Help him get settled and take care of him for me.”
Dr. Martinez was left frozen on the floor, feeling like a complete fool. He’d honestly thought that as a respected doctor—kneeling and admitting fault to someone much younger—Hudson would at least throw him a bone.
Clearly, he’d been too optimistic.
The room fell silent. The atmosphere grew tense.
Adrian glanced at Dr. Martinez still kneeling, and despite the frustration he felt over how things had turned out earlier, he sighed. After all, Dr. Martinez was still technically a guest—he’d invited him here. Letting him stay on the floor like this felt inappropriate.
“Dr. Martinez,” he said carefully, “you know, a forced relationship doesn’t bring good results. You should get up now.”
Hudson had already left, and Dr. Martinez couldn’t keep kneeling forever. So, he took the opportunity to stand up, brushing it off as naturally as he could.
He’d already figured out that Hudson had a good relationship with Arlo. If he wanted to make amends, approaching Arlo seemed like his only shot. He quickly stepped up to the bedside and said apologetically, “Mr. Lewis, I’m truly sorry for what happened earlier. I failed to treat you properly, and things didn’t go as planned. I’ll return most of the consultation f*e and personally compensate you with one million dollars for the trouble. Would that be acceptable?”
Money wasn’t something the Lewis family was lacking at the moment.
Arlo waved his hand and replied, “Dr. Martinez, there’s no need for that. I know my condition well. If it were easy to treat, we wouldn’t have waited this long. Thankfully, things are back on track now. Let’s not dwell on the past.”
You never know when paths will cross again. Better to leave things on good terms.
As for Dr. Martinez, his reputation as a medical master was well known to Arlo. Even though this particular treatment went wrong, that didn’t mean Dr. Martinez lacked skill. Mistakes happen, even to the best.
Besides, Hudson wasn’t going to stay with the Lewis family forever. Arlo knew that clearly. So rather than burn bridges, it was smarter to stay on good terms with Dr. Martinez—just in case someone else in the family needed help down the road.
Seeing that Arlo wasn’t angry and was even understanding, Dr. Martinez felt a wave of gratitude. But he still hesitated, then said, “Mr. Lewis, I have one more humble request. I...”
Before he could finish, Arlo cut him off directly. “Dr. Martinez, I know what you’re about to say. But I’m afraid I can’t help you. I haven’t known Mr. Brown long enough to speak on your behalf.”
“If you want his approval, you’ll have to figure that out on your own.”
Once again hitting a wall, Dr. Martinez looked visibly deflated. He nodded quietly, said his goodbyes, picked up his medical kit, and left.
He knew he needed time to think. If he really wanted to earn Hudson’s respect, he’d have to come up with another approach.
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“What the hell are you doing?”Warren’s voice cracked with rage as he glared at Hudson, his whole body trembling. He had only meant to humiliate Hudson by making him shine his shoes, but instead, Hudson had casually stepped on them, grinding yellow mud from his own soles into Warren’s polished leather.The once-pristine shoes now looked like they’d been dragged out of a dumpster. The humiliation burned inside Warren like molten lava.“Didn’t you ask me to shine your shoes?” Hudson said evenly, as if nothing was wrong. “You never specified how. I figured using my own shoes was the quickest way.” He smirked faintly. “Well, they’re polished. Now it’s time to pay up.”He calmly extended his hand.Warren’s fists clenched, his face twisting with fury. He knew Hudson was mocking him outright. The embarrassment was unbearable.Before Warren could snap, his date stepped forward, voice sharp and shrill. “Do you have any idea how expensive those shoes are?!” she snapped, glaring at Hudson. “Who
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That night was a blur of passion. For the first time, both of them gave in, letting go of every restraint. Again and again, they clung to each other until exhaustion finally took over.By early morning, Ivory had to leave for work. She was tired but reluctant to go, stealing one last look before stepping out.Hudson, worn out from the night before, slept until noon. When he finally stirred, he stretched out on the recliner in his backyard, staring at the drifting clouds. His thoughts grew complicated.He remembered promises made in the past. Promises with Freya that never reached the point of marriage. They had drifted apart, no matter how much they once meant to each other. Then there was Ivory. He never really thought things between them would go this far, but now, somehow, they had. Life, he realized, never followed the plans people set.He sighed, lost in thought, until his phone buzzed.“Hudson, do you remember the auction I mentioned last night?” Ivory’s voice came through the
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Even for a trained martial artist, it’s hard to fully control the body’s instinctive reactions in certain moments.It had been five years since Hudson and Freya married. Their union had happened quickly, without much foundation, and in the beginning Freya simply needed time. Later, she grew distant, avoiding him whenever possible. Because Hudson lived so low-key, she never truly looked at him as her husband, and so, five years passed without him ever touching her.Out of respect, Hudson never forced anything. The closest they had come to intimacy was holding hands. In the early days of their marriage, she would at least allow that much, but over time, even that faded. Whenever he came near, she would instinctively recoil.Seeing that she wanted nothing to do with him, Hudson gave up trying.But a woman’s body carries a power of its own, a kind of invisible pull on a man. Now, with Ivory pressed against him, Hudson felt his self-control falter. He immediately tried to channel his qi to
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Right now, Wilfred was truly furious.As a seasoned powerhouse, he alone understood just how terrifying Hudson really was. He thought the same way Arlo did: this was a man you simply couldn’t afford to provoke.Yes, there had been bad blood between them before, but as the saying goes, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. Wilfred had already made up his mind: with someone like Hudson on their side, the Anderson family’s future could rise to unimaginable heights. But if they provoked him? The Andersons could vanish from Beverly Hills overnight.The thought chilled him to the bone. And here was his own grandson, still mouthing off, still pushing the limits.Wilfred realized he had spoiled William far too much. If he kept letting him act like this, the family would be destroyed in his hands sooner or later. Today, for the sake of giving Hudson an explanation, and for the Anderson family’s survival, William had to learn his lesson.“Grandpa, why?” William’s voice crack
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Inside the house, the air was heavy and still.Wilfred, a martial artist in the early stages of mastery, had cold sweat running down his forehead. His legs trembled uncontrollably. Since the day he set foot on the martial arts path, he had never felt fear like this.The Anderson family had already spent ten billion to treat William. Sure, they were one of the wealthiest families in Beverly Hills, with businesses spread across the city and assets impossible to count, but ten billion wasn’t pocket change. You didn’t just pull out another ten billion as if it were nothing.If they had to spend that amount again for his other son, it could seriously cripple the family’s resources. They’d have to think twice about every decision, from business expansion to even their daily lifestyle.As much as he respected Hudson’s incredible skill, Wilfred simply couldn’t afford another round of treatment at that price. For the sake of the family’s future, he forced a polite cough and said carefully, “Dr
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There was a sudden silence.Everyone turned to Johnny, confused about why he was so worked up.“Johnny, are you out of your mind?” Wilfred asked sharply.Johnny’s face was pale, his voice trembling. “It’s him. It’s him! He’s the one who crippled young Master.”The room froze.Wilfred’s entire body trembled. His bloodshot eyes slowly shifted to Hudson, his voice shaking as he asked, “You… you’re the one who shattered my grandson’s meridians?”At that moment, Wilfred’s rage nearly exploded.The so-called miracle doctor, the man he had just paid ten billion to heal his grandson, turned out to be the same person who destroyed him in the first place?It was too outrageous to believe.And then, in a flash of clarity, Wilfred finally understood why Arlo had stepped in on Hudson’s behalf back at the Lewis estate. They had known all along. They had played him for a fool.“Ahhh!”Blinded by fury, Wilfred forgot everything Johnny had told him earlier, that Hudson might be a martial artist in the
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