Cherished By Seven Sisters by Melvin Houle

Chapter 361 Proving It

Duncan, known for his fiery temperament, had reached his limit.

He suddenly realized how deeply ingrained the ignorance of these association members was. Their refusal to acknowledge his perspective made it abundantly clear that he no longer had a place in the Chanaca Traditional Medicine Association.

The realization struck him that the true experts in the medical field held no regard for the association Duncan could see that the association was more focused on maintaining appearances rather than genuinely exchanging medical knowledge.

In this charged atmosphere, Azel, unable to contain his agitation, directly challenged Caylie Mi White, as a so–called acupuncture prodigy, surely you won’t stand idly by while this outsider casts doubt upon you?” he prodded, his voice filled with expectation

Marley’s gaze followed Axel’s, landing on Caylie with a scrutinizing look. “So, you’re the much–talked- about Dr. Lund of Jadeborough? he inquired, his tone laced with skepticism.

There was an underlying question in his voice, a doubt about the validity of the rumors that had reached his ears. She’s so young!

Caylie, maintaining her composure amidst the rising tension, responded with dignity. It matters little to me whether the scrutiny comes from within Chanaea or from abroad. As I’ve stated before, my dedication to medicine is about healing and saving lives, not about engaging in petty squabbles for prestige. I would advise you all to leave, the declared, her stance unwavering

Axel, already hurt by Marley’s earlier dismissal, redirected his frustration towards Caylie, his words. tinged with bitterness. “So you were just boasting. It seems we’re witnessing the downfall of our traditional medicine, led astray by the naivety of the younger generation,” he lamented, his words echoing a ventiment of despair.

Marley’s demeaning remarks, Axel found himself seething with growing frustration. Yet, instead of directing his anger at Marley, he chose to target Caylie with

redirection of his anger not a

engaging in pointless banter. Her

opportunity, mocked the situation with a derisive laugh. “So, the famed Dr. Lund of Jadeborough is nothing but a farce? Has Chanaca become

defuse the escalating situation. “Let’s not blow this out of proportion. This is an isolated

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prodigy is genuine, let her admit her inferiority to my techniques and concede that our Keprarian traditional medicine surpasses that of your

escalated as Caylie’s refusal to rise to Marley’s bait

others were filled with unspoken threats and judgment.

their eyes, Caylie was nothing more than a pretender to the throne of medical mastery, her claims to the title of “Dr. Lund” an exercise in self–aggrandizement that they viewed with scorn and disdain.

would have found herself ostracized and branded a traitor

Reuben and the others

nor did

addressed the gathering, her voice steady and determined. “I cannot accept your claim, she firmly stated. “Chanaca’s traditional medicine has a long and respected history, one that Kepraria cannot hope to match. As for my skills in acupuncture. I refuse to acknowledge any supposed inferiority to yours.”

a sigh of relief at Caylie’s response, reassured that despite her perceived flaws, she had a