Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 1845

Jerome let out two shallow coughs, and when he pulled back his white handkerchief, there were faint streaks of black blood.

"Dr. Lloyd, I understand the rules of healing and medicine. It was rude and reckless to bring you here this way. If you're upset and refuse to help, I would understand completely."

Andrew shook his head. "Saving a life is more important than pride. And Mr. Thornton, someone of your stature and reputation deserves better. I have no reason to refuse. However, the Frostblossom is no ordinary poison, as it's among the deadliest. Even if I do try, fully removing it might be impossible."

Jerome gave a weary smile. "That's alright. If you can suppress it even a little, I'll already be beyond grateful. As for what happens after... well, I'll leave it to fate."

Andrew nodded quietly. Jerome truly lived up to his reputation. He was incredibly calm even in the face of death. Men willing to face their end so openly were rare. "Alright then, I'll give it a try. But before that, I do have one small request."

Andrew spoke up again.

Eric smiled sweetly. "Please, Dr. Lloyd, just say the word. I'll take care of it right away."

Andrew winced. Every time that guy smiled, he felt goosebumps all over. "Earlier, during the selection in the main hall... that guy, Mr. Wallace... I think there's something seriously wrong with him. You might want to discipline him."

Jerome looked surprised. "Alex? Did he offend you in some way?"

phone and played a video showing Alex and Calvin making shady deals behind closed doors. After watching

entered with a respectful bow. "Yes, sir? You called for

I've warned you more than once. If you work under me, you don't get involved in backroom dealings and dirty

video on the phone, his entire face

he glared at Andrew. "Y-You little punk!

slapped him across the face twice. Blood sprayed from Alex's nose,

"Delete? What, you thought I

going to let this slimeball walk away

asking for it!" Alex, a martial king-level

a move, Eric flashed

hands on Alex's shoulders and smiled gently. "Admitting fault is the first step to growth. Dr. Lloyd had every

burning with fury, gradually went blank. He chuckled dully. "Ah... alright, I'll step out for

that, his rage vanished without a

narrowed. He was genuinely alarmed at how incredibly sinister

on the

decided to start

that