The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 190

A few days later.

Manley arrived at the Viridis Medical Institute, carrying the card Citrine had given him.

This time, he had no trouble getting in. No one stopped him at the door, and the staff at the research center greeted him with unusual warmth.

"Mr. Carmichael, please wait inside. Our director will be with you shortly," one of the staff members said, ushering him into a comfortable lounge. Before leaving, they thoughtfully brewed him a cup of premium tea reserved for honored guests. "Thank you." Manley's expression stayed calm, but inside, he was buzzing with excitement.

A dying man always longs for a miracle.

After a short wait, Patten arrived.

When he saw Manley, Patten immediately bent down a little and extended his hand. "Mr. Carmichael, it's a pleasure to finally meet you."

Manley replied, shaking Patten's hand. He studied

before. We didn't know you had a connection

known sooner, he never would have let the staff put

a friend of Citrine's, but this level of respect seemed

didn't dwell on it. He gave

me in on your situation. Rest assured, we've

for a nurse to bring the doctor in. "This is the doctor who'll be overseeing your treatment,"

nodded politely at the

condition and devised the best treatment plan. But since she didn't want her involvement revealed just yet, Patten had to go through the

a few questions about his symptoms, and soon confirmed that Manley's situation matched Citrine's earlier description exactly. The

leg can still be saved." "Really?" For a moment, Manley could

cases we're confident we