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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"Sir, we need to focus on treating William first!" Johnny reminded urgently, his voice shaking slightly with worry.Wilfred, whose rage just moments ago had erupted like a volcano, finally started to calm down. His breathing slowed as he reached out and took his unconscious grandson from Johnny's arms. “I heard the medical sage is staying at Rising Sun Hall. Go get him. Now.”As the head of a martial arts family, Wilfred knew a few treatment methods himself. After carrying William into the house, he began examining the boy’s injuries carefully.The more he checked, the colder his heart became. His expression darkened.His grandson wasn’t just injured, he was seriously damaged. Even with timely treatment, William might survive, but as for the martial path? That journey was likely over.And to Wilfred, cutting off someone’s martial arts future was no different than killing them."Aaarrgh!"The howl tore from his chest. The future of the Anderson family was gone. He couldn't accept it.S
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The man who spoke looked to be in his thirties, dressed in flashy clothes—clearly trying too hard to look like some kind of cool player. Behind him stood an older man in his fifties, wearing a long coat and exuding an aura like some old-school martial arts guy.The younger man glanced at Hudson standing next to Ivory, smirking. “Ivory, your taste is seriously going downhill. This guy? Really? He looks like some pretty boy you picked off the street.” He scoffed. “A guy like this, what’s he even good for?”Hudson’s brow twitched slightly, irritation flashing in his eyes. But before he could speak, the guy, William Anderson, gave him a once-over and said mockingly, “What’s the matter, pretty boy? Can’t handle a few words from me?”Hudson’s expression turned cold. He wasn’t interested in playing nice anymore. Just as he was about to step forward, Ivory shot a glare at William and snapped, “You’d better watch your damn mouth, or I swear I’ll knock all your teeth out.”The Anderson and Lewi
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Everyone in the room was frozen in place—Freya, Enzo, and even Ivory’s secretary, Kira. They all watched in disbelief as Ivory and Hudson walked away together.As the secretary of the president of Lewis Group, Kira knew just how critical this partnership was for the company. Every detail of the deal had already been negotiated. All they needed was a signature, and it would’ve been official.But now? All of it just got thrown out the window—because of a man Freya openly looked down on?Kira was still processing what had happened when a memory from that morning flashed in her mind. Two major companies had planned this meeting, and normally, Ivory would’ve attended something this important herself. She had even said she’d be handling the meeting personally. But when Kira called her earlier, Ivory told her she had to pick someone up and that the negotiation would be left in her hands.At the time, Kira had wondered who could be so important that Ivory would skip such a crucial meeting.No
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Rockwell Group – Penthouse Office****The moment Hudson pushed the door open, a cup came flying toward him. He caught it effortlessly.“Hudson, are you seriously insane?” Freya snapped, her face flushed with anger. “You kept calling nonstop like your life depended on it! Do you have any idea how important that meeting was for the company? You’re unbelievable!”She looked like she was about to explode. Her eyes were sharp like daggers, aimed straight at him.Hudson, completely unfazed, glanced around the office and said flatly, “Where’s the agreement?”His calm response only made Freya angrier. He didn’t even want to argue—he had clearly come just for the divorce.She clenched her hands. The cold look in her eyes deepened. For five years, he used to say he loved her. Now, he was turning his back faster than flipping a page.‘Men are liars.’ she thought.The more she thought about it, the more furious she became. She didn’t even bother with another word. She turned to her desk, picked
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“Enzo! Enzo!”Freya jumped out of bed and rushed into the next room.Last night, Enzo had planned to sleep with Freya, who was still a virgin. But just as he was about to follow her into the bedroom, Faye stopped him.Faye made it clear—it wasn’t appropriate for the two of them to be together yet. After all, Freya and Hudson were still legally married. They needed to finalize the divorce first.The Wilson family still had a name to protect in Beverly Hills. If word got out, it would bring shame to the entire family.“What’s going on, Freya?” Enzo asked groggily, his eyes half open.“It’s Hudson. He’s not dead. He messaged me just now and said to meet him at the court!”“What? Didn’t you say last night that we’d get news of his death this morning?”Hudson being alive made Freya anxious. She already felt guilty—if he really was still around, she wouldn’t be able to stay calm.Enzo froze for a moment before his face darkened. He immediately grabbed his phone to call Marcos, the guy he hi
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She didn’t want to lose him. Someone as skilled and strong as Hudson wasn’t easy to come by, and he’d said before that her grandfather’s condition would require continued acupuncture. If he left now, she wasn’t sure he’d come back.Hudson gave a half-smile and asked, “Can someone else handle a divorce?”“Divorce?” Ivory’s eyes widened in disbelief.She hadn’t even realized Hudson was married. Not once had that crossed her mind.After relieving herself, Ivory returned with an awkward smile. She wanted to know more—who exactly was Hudson’s wife? Why were they getting divorced?—but when the words reached her lips, she couldn’t bring herself to ask.She knew better. No matter what their connection was, there were boundaries, and she still had enough self-restraint to respect them.Taking a deep breath, Ivory said gently, “Hudson, if that’s the case, I won’t hold you up. But once you’re done with everything, give me a call. I’ll come pick you up.”Hudson nodded. Ivory didn’t say anything e
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