Chapter 888:

“I need to go to the hospital. By the way, Miss Gordon, your acupuncture skills are impressive. May I ask who taught you?”

Acupuncture? A jolt of surprise shot through Evita’s chest.

Marcus’s son added with a touch of admiration, “I’ve brought numerous doctors to see my father, but he says none of them match your technique!”

Evita met the expectant gazes of Marcus and his son, a wave of anxiety washing over her.

Yet, she maintained her composure.

“I learned it from a friend whose family has a long history in medicine, back in college. But honestly, I don’t consider myself highly skilled.”

Marcus quickly shook his head, his expression resolute.

tell you’re incredibly skilled. You’re leagues ahead of the doctors I’ve visited before. Miss Gordon, would you consider becoming my personal

a flicker of uncertainty passing through her

would open,

there was one glaring problem: she had no

feigned contemplation, she replied,

once you’ve decided.” Marcus gave her a polite nod

arranged to meet her friend

friend was eager to know how things were progressing with

no leverage right now—no power, no influence. How can I possibly compete with

you out of kindness.” Her friend leaned forward, eyebrows raised,

not,” Evita replied firmly, her tone leaving

friend’s doubt, at least for

way, do you know anyone who’s good

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