Don Albert shot Jason a fierce re and dered, “Master Wade is our leader; disrespecting him is like making enemies of us all. If you dare to utter another foolish word, I’ll break your leg!”


    Jason’splexion shifted to a sickly green and blue as the VIPs berated him relentlessly, leaving him both shocked and speechless.


    In that tense moment, Anthony called out coldly, “Joshua Lynch,e here!”


    Joshua froze in surprise at the sound of his name.


    Although others might be unaware, he was acutely aware of the truth regarding whether his magical elixir had actually cured Anthony’s ailment. He had managed to deceive them before, but with the real Anthony present, his deception would soon unravel!<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Despite his anxiety, he stepped forward, head bowed, and greeted, “Master Simmons.”


    Anthony responded sharply, “I heard you im you cured my illness with that pill. Is that true?”


    Joshua panicked, “I’m sorry, Master Simmons! I was just boasting about something I didn’t do. Please forgive me…”


    In truth, Joshua was well aware that after selling the pill to Anthony, he had imed it was powerful and effective, helping to alleviate his injuries significantly, but it wasn’t miraculous enough topletely heal him. Earlier, he had been bragging to elevate the pill’s reputation, never anticipating that Anthony would confront him directly.


    He felt extremely anxious and tense standing before the imposing figure of Anthony. Though Joshua was recognized as a reputable Chinese medicine doctor, he felt insignificant next to Anthony, the president of the Chinese Medicine Association. Offending him could lead to the revocation of his medical license.


    All the hard work he had put into his career coulde crashing down…


    Anthony was not inclined to forgive Joshua easily. He snapped, “You’ve insulted Master Wade! Apologize to him immediately!”


    Joshua felt irritation re at Anthony’s demand. Why should he apologize to that loser? Even if he had exaggerated his abilities, it didn’t mean Charlie was superior to him!


    He bit his lip in frustration and replied, “Master Simmons, I admit I exaggerated about your contribution, but that Wade guy was talking nonsense. He insulted my medicine, so why should I apologize to him?”


    A dark cloud of anger settled on Anthony’s face. He pulled Joshua aside and scolded, “You fool! Do you even know who created the pill you’re holding? It was Master Wade’s work! How dare you show off your skills before someone so aplished? Idiot!”<fnec96> ???s ??????? ?s ?????? ?? fι?dnοvel</fnec96>


    “What?” Joshua eximed in disbelief. “Charlie Wade made this pill?”


    Anthony retorted icily, “In fact, Master Wade refined an even more effective magical elixir just a few days ago. My old injuries werepletely healed by his magical pill! How dare you question his capabilities?!”


    Joshua’s body trembled as a cold sweat broke out across his forehead. In a panic, he stammered, “Master Simmons, I’m so sorry! I didn’t know Master Wade was the one who created this pill. If I had known, I wouldn’t have acted as I did…”


    Before he could continue, Anthony interrupted, “It’s toote for that! I will rmend to the health department that they revoke your medical license permanently!”


    Joshua felt the blood drain from his face as he processed Anthony’s words. Cold sweat soaked his body, and he began to shake with fear and anxiety.


    Gathering his wits, he knelt before Charlie with a loud thud and pleaded, “Master Wade, please forgive me! I’m so sorry! Yes, I lied to everyone! I didn’t create that pill; I just bought it. I had no idea if it could cure quadriplegics; I just used it to deceive you… Please, I apologize for underestimating you and for my offense. Please, forgive me!”


    Kneeling on the ground, he pped his own face in remorse and begged for forgiveness, tears streaming down his cheeks, soaking his body and the floor beneath him…