Chapter 3 Joseph Died
“Andrew, do you have to be so despicably shameless?” Jessica retorted with disdain. “I’ve tried to woo you fairly and squarely! I’ve sent you roses, bags, and whatnot! But you wouldn’t even give me the chance to take you out for dinner or see a movie. Now, your grandfather’s life hangs in my hands. It’s your choice whether he lives or dies.” Daniel stepped forward, assuredly telling Jessica, “I can save your grandfather’s life.”
“You can save him? Who let this idiot in here? Didn’t you know that this area is off-limits to outsiders? Get out of here, now!”
Jessica clarified. A new assistant? It clicked in Brittany’s mind, and she scolded Daniel, “Are you trying to impress Ma’am Jessica by saying such nonsensical things? Even if you want to show off, you should at least know what you’re doing! If Michael has no solution, what
believe Daniel. If even Michael said it was hopeless, how could this young man possibly save him? Her grandfather couldn’t die! Gritting her teeth, Jessica told Andrew, “If Master Christopher can save my grandfather, I will agree
Christopher, I’m counting on you. Save him, and whatever I promised you before, I’ll double
Joseph for Mr. Andrew!” Christopher proclaimed. His assistant brought a sandalwood box, which sprang open with a loud bang, emitting a golden glow. Inside were nine radiant needles, each with a meticulously carved kirin—a creature of great mystical power in Eastern legends—on the tip. Christopher’s hands, more delicate than
was a famous healer 30 years ago,
eagles. “With the first needle, Ascending, rest the soul and steady the body!” He uttered a chant as a needle whizzed down, striking precisely into Joseph’s Ascending acupoint. As soon as the needle pierced the skin, Joseph’s pallid visage regained
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