Chapter 14

In her past life, she had given all her research to the Johnson Group.

In this life, she wanted to start her own business and have more control.

However,after buying that old house, she had invested all her remnaining money into new medicine production and didn't have much left to buy a new house.

She was planning to make do with the old house for now,then sell some software she programmed later to consider buying a new house.

Unexpectedly, business came knocking on her door.

Emily's phone rang for the first time, and seeing it was an unknown number, she hung up directly.

Later, as she was getting out of the car to head home, she received a call from Aaron Hill, a friend she met while picking up trash,who was now the head of her new medicine project.

"What's up?"

Emily was worried there might be an issue with the new medicine production and asked urgently.

"Emily, there's a business deal. Are you interested? The price is really high,so I wanted to ask you."

Aaron hadn't planned to take the deal for Emily.

He knew she was busy researching new medicine lately. But she hadn't expected it to be like this. But the price was so high that he couldn't help but be tempted on her behalf. And so soon. Emily's eyes lit up, her voice becoming cheerful, "What kind of deal? Tell me more." What surprised her was that Daniel, who had looked pale from blood loss last time, now looked even worse, his face devoid of vitality. ′′Apatient has a strange illness that flares up once a month. This time,it flared up after just half a month. Somehow, they found out a bit about our new medicine's formula, and it seems to help their condition. They guessed I know a doctor like you. The offer is one million dollars,which is really high!"

Of course, Aaron hadn't agreed immediately.

The higher the price, the wealthier the client.

And the more difficult the illness.

"Don't worry, I also said, first,you can remain anonymous; second, there's no guarantee of a cure, but half the payment is still required;third,the decision to treat is yours."

Aaron had considered everything for Emily.

"You really get me. Okay, let's check out the patient's condition first.Set up a time."

Emily was very satisfied with Aaron's approach, showing he genuinely cared for her.

Aaron agreed immediately.

The other party was eager and scheduled the earliest possible time for treatment.

When Emily saw the patient, she was momentarily stunned.

She had imagined meeting him again, perhaps in a scenario where she needed his help. His sharply defined face had become gaunt in just a few days.

The woody scent on him was stronger, but it wasn't as pure as before, now mixed with a cheap perfume smell.

Because of this, Emily's expression changed slightly, her eyes becoming sharp.

"Doctor, can you treat him?"

The man next to Daniel, Charles Green, had a roguish face that was now full of seriousness.

Although he couldn't see Emily's face, her change in demeanor and sharp gaze made him nervous, and he spoke up quickly.

Emily shook her head.

"Aren't you a doctor? How can you say you can't treat him? What kind of doctor are you?"

Seeing Emily shake her head, Charles thought there was no hope and angrily reached out to grab Emily's clothes to question her.

He even suspected she was a scammer.

Covering her face and hiding her identity, he was desperate and grasping at straws.

The next moment, Emily had a silver needle in her hand and jabbed it into his hand.

He cried out in pain, his hand dropping limply, completely powerless. Emily spoke coldly, "If you try to touch me again, it won't be just your hand. I haven't finished speaking. Why are you in such a hurry?" As she spoke, she diagnosed Daniel and confirmed her suspicion, "He's not sick,he's poisoned!" Charles knew how many women were eager to get close to Daniel,so his first reaction to Emily's actions was to think she was taking advantage of him.

If his hands weren't incapacitated, he might have already intervened. "Guards, arrest this fake doctor! And you, stop immediately,or you'll face cIgnoring Charles's suspicionas, Emily leaned in closer to examine the extent and nature of the wound's infection. Charles frowned,"How will you treat him? Can you guarantee a cure?Otherwise, I suspect you're a frauld." In her focus, she didn't notice the jade pendant Daniel had given her as a token of his promise slipping from her neck. Emily frowned. onsequences you can't handle!"

Charles shouted for help, his voice filled with threats as he saw Emily getting even closer.

"Shut up!" Emily, having been reborn, wouldn't tolerate any injustice.

With a swift motion, she silenced Charles with a silver needle.

Charles opened his mouth but found he couldn't make a sound. Unable to remove the silver needle, he could only glare at Emily with fierce eyes.

Emily pressed on Daniel's wound, causing a slight bleed. The blood wasn't bright red but had a dark hue.

The poison seemed to have penetrated deep into his system.

She was so focused on her examination that she didn't notice Daniel slowly opening his eyes.

His vision was blurry at first, but the familiar jade pendant swinging before him gradually came into focus.

Finally,he looked up and saw those calm, clear eyes.

Emily finished her examination, stood up, and calmly removed the silver needle from Charles's face.

Ignoring his murderous glare, she spoke indifferently,′′Do you want treatment or not? Think carefully before you answer. My fees are high,and if you refuse, the fifty million dollars won't be refunded."

She mentioned fifty million dollars as if it were just five dollars. In her past life, she was constantly doubted.

Now, facing such skepticism again, she turned cold and was about to leave,"If you believe, I'll treat. If not, I won't. In that case, I..."

"Do it!"

A deep, hoarse voice came from the bed, magnetic and authoritative.

It drew the attention of Emily, Charles, and the guards Charles had called in.

"You're awake? Then you decide."

Emily's tone softened.

Given that he hadn't killed her to silence her that day and had even given her a promise, she had more patience and leniency for him.

"Do it. I trust you."

Daniel spoke again, his voice weak but his deep eyes unwavering.

She was the girl from the hospital that day. If she wanted to harm him,she wouldn't need to be so roundabout.

That day, she had a much better opportunity.

However, the fact that the Johnson family's daughter was a doctor was indeed surprising!

Emily didn't expect him to be so unguarded with her. But she didn't dwell on it. Treating a patient who cooperates was always the best approach. Charles frowned and couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure you can cure him?" Emily replied, "I'll give it my best shot." "Do you know who you're dealing with? How can you just try? If you're not confident..."

"Charles, shut up! Listen to the doctor," Daniel interrupted, stopping Charles's continued questioning.

Emily smirked slightly. Having such a cooperative patient was a pleasure for any doctor.

She glanced at Charles.

Before starting the acupuncture, she softened a bit, considering his genuine concern for his friend, and said, "Eighty percent chance."

"I mean,full recovery!"

She paused deliberately before adding.

Charles was incredulous, then overjoyed, "Are you serious?"

This illness had tormented Daniel for years. If it could be cured,even a billion dollars would be worth it, let alone following her lead in the future.

Emily didn't know Charles's thoughts. Otherwise, she might have found it an appealing proposal.

Instead of answering Charles, Emily pulled open Daniel's shirt and swiftly and accurately placed silver needles around the wound.

Charles knew that interrupting a doctor during treatment was taboo.

Now that she had started,he could only wait quietly for the results.

As Emily placed the last needle, Daniel bit his lip to stifle a groan. But his brows relaxed. He could clearly feel the suffocating weight of the illness easing. He felt noticeably lighter. This made his deep gaze linger on Emily, who was focused on her treatment.

Through the mask, knowing her serene and ethereal appearance,he couldn't help but imagine her face with that same focused and calm expression.

"Hang in there!"

Emily warned as she finished the last needle.

She then used a silver needle to prick Daniel's finger and placed a glass container from her medical kit under it.

Blood dripped from the cut.

Charles leaned in closer,frowning.

The blood wasn't red but a deep black with a hint of blue.

He was now certain it was poison.

As the small bottle filled, the blood gradually turned red.

Emily pressed a needle at a specific point, and the bleeding stopped almost instantly.

If Charles had any doubts before,he was now slowly convinced that Emily was indeed a doctor.

Emily quickly wrote a prescription.

"Gather these herbs and give them to me. I'll prepare the medicine for him.After detoxification, with proper care, he should be as healthy as any other person." If this were true, it would be a joyous occasion for Daniel. Charles took the prescription, his hands trembling with excitement. However, seeing the required herbs, he showed some concern, "Everything else is fine, but Celestial Ginseng and Golden Saffron Essence are... How long can Daniel wait?"

Emily recalled where she could find these herbs in her past life, her eyes flickering.

She suggested, "I can temporarily suppress the poison for three months. Of course, I can also procure the herbs, but that will be an additional cost."

Charles opened his mouth, wanting to curse her for being so greedy.

But a knock on the door interrupted, "Mr. Green, Mr. Smith's daily medication has arrived. Should I bring it in now?"

"Bring it in," Charles decided to continue with the medication that had been providing relief.

However, as the butler opened the bottle to give Daniel the medicine,Emily suddenly knocked it to the ground.

Before the butler and Charles could react in anger, she put on gloves from her medical kit and picked up the medicine.

"Is there something wrong with the medicine?" Charles asked, his eyes flashing with uncertainty.