Chapter 319

“Techniques passed down through generations have their merits. How can you be so sure it won’t work?” Flora said, her voice steady.

Flora had learned this particular method from Jules. It was the same technique Jules had used to save Louie, who had gone into shock multiple times. Everyone had thought Louie was a goner, but Jules brought him back.

Yara snorted. “We’ll see. Just don’t come crying to me when he actually dies and you can’t handle the aftermath, Ms. Flora.”

Flora shot her a sideways glance. “Weren’t you the one who declared Adler dead before I even got here?”

Yara, fuming, turned her head away, unable to respond.

Hours dragged on, and Adler showed no signs of improvement. They replaced the charcoal over and over, and the medicinal herbs were applied repeatedly.

Zack, Pax, and Jason were losing hope, thinking it might be kinder to let Adler go peacefully instead of prolonging his suffering. But Connor was resolute, insisting they follow Flora’s lead.

Another half hour passed, and still, there was no change. Yara’s sarcasm grew more pronounced. “Looks like Ms. Flora’s method isn’t working after all.”

Flora, her eyes half–closed, ignored her.

In the room, Moss and Beck were shirtless, fanning the charcoal fire vigorously. Sweat poured off them like they’d just been pulled from a pond.

Everyone was drenched in sweat, parched, and exhausted.

finger moved!” Beck suddenly shouted. He had seen

Adler, tense and hopeful. His right hand’s finger twitched ever so slightly, but

eyelids twitched!” Excited cries filled the room, hitting Yara

supposed

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She quickly

their friend waking up, Jason and

Flora! You’re amazing!”

careful check, confirmed Adler’s vital signs were indeed recovering, though his heartbeat and pulse were still weak. Her premature announcement of Adler’s death was

previous disdain and dissatisfaction

“He’s awake, but he’s not out of the woods yet. To fully recover, he needs another

surgery to me. I’ll make sure Adler recovers fully!” Yara quickly said, not wanting Flora to take the spotlight again.

strand of hair with her delicate wrist. “You? Your lack of skill nearly killed him, and now he needs a second surgery. Are

coming to her defense. Connor, of course, trusted Flora unconditionally. Jason and Pax

a mistake. I’ll be more cautious from now on,” Yara said, taking a deep breath and turning to Connor. “Boss, besides me, no one here is qualified to perform the surgery.

to save Adler. Otherwise, she would lose her standing

was qualified?” Flora blinked, smiling nonchalantly.

a skilled doctor,

but by the time he arrives,

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