Chapter 17 Hackett wasn't just being an alarmist Every single drug listed on this prescription was dangerously patent - just the slightest misstep could be fatal . Even with all his years of medical experience . Hackett would never dare prescribe something like this to a patient . He couldn't help but wonder what kind of reckless quack would have the nerve to write such a prescription . Hearing this , Skyler's face went pale with worry . " Is it really that serious ? " he asked urgently . " It is ," Hackett replied , nodding gravely . " And on top of that , the secondary prescription contains two highly toxic ingredients . One wrong move , and someone could end up dead . Whatever you do , don't take any of that ! " As he spoke, Hackett picked up his notepad , swiftly scribbled out a new prescription , and handed it to Skyler . " Mr. Sylvester's condition will improve if you follow this regimen to reduce internal inflammation , " he said . Lover his face . !! " Thank you , Dr. Shepherd . " Skyler accepted the prescription with both hands , gratitude written all over Hackett smiled and waved him off . " It's my duty to ease my patients ' troubles . " o me . Don't let He added , " Mr. Sylvester , if you ever feel unwell again , please make sure to visit a reputable hospital - or come straight to yourself get fooled by some back alley charlatan . Losing money is one thing , but risking your health or your life is quite another ." In Hackett's mind , traditional medicine in Eldermere had long since fallen into decline . He considered himself one of the last truly gifted practitioners - nobody else in this city could hope to match his expertise . If Gordon's ailment was really a deficiency of energy and fluids , there was no way he would have missed it . Skyler listened , visibly shaken . " Absolutely , Dr. Shepherd . We'll be much more careful from now on As soon as they stepped out of the townhouse , Skyler couldn't hold back any longer . " See , Uncle ? I told you that woman was a fraud ! Dr. Shepherd's diagnosis matches the hospital's exactly - now you can finally stop worrying . " Compared to that woman in the elevator , Dr. Shepherd's authority was beyond question Gordon said nothing . He lit a cigarette , the swirling smoke blurring his features . This was getting more and more interesting He couldn't help looking forward to what would happen in two days ' time . Meanwhile - E After finishing up her business , Fortune made his way to the hospital . When Caitlin saw her grandfather arrive , she greeted him politely , then left almost immediately . She had more important things to take care of . No sooner had Caitlin walked out than Keeley grabbed Fortune's hand , her voice trembling with excitement . ' Fortune , your granddaughter is going to go far - just you wait ! " % " Huh ? " Fortune was momentarily stunned . " He could hardly believe those words were coming from his old friend . After all , Keeley had never thought much of Caitlin before , always saying Fortune had raised an ungrateful child Was the sun rising in the west today ? Noticing Fortune's confusion , Keeley quickly explained what had happened that morning Ever since Caitlin's impressive speech in the hospital garden , several people had come to ask Keeley y about her . One of them even claimed to be a talent scout , eager to recruit Caitlin as the next big starti But Carlin had no interest in any of that . !! e months After hearing the whole story , Fortune laughed warmly " Catie's always been a clever girl . I remember when she was barely nine old - I took her out for a walk , and her shoe fell off . She started wailing , and I couldn't figure out why . When I turned back and saw her little shoe on the ground , I put it back on her foot , and she stopped crying right away ! Such a smart little thing . It's just a shame that Later … " V It was just a shame that later , Caitlin m met Julian . After that , she seemed to change - her studies slipped , and all she could think about was marrying Julian . That was when the bond between grandfather and granddaughter began to fade . www Serendipity Café Three men in suits sat at a window table One of them placed a folder on the tabletop and looked apologetically at the man across from him . " Mr. Winslow , I'm truly sorry . Although we had discussed working together your company's proposal simply doesn't measure up , In business , you need not only to read the room , but also to have an eye for investment . Anyone can see that now is the time to partner with The Chandler Group , not your firm . I'm sorry , but that's our final decision Since Julian had taken over The Chandler Group , the company had become the talk of Silverhaven . The media even called Julian a once - in - a - decade dark horse . } Meanwhile , Victor Winslow's Apex Game Studios was on a downward spiral . The only reason they'd considered working with Apex in the first place was the hope that Apex would win this year's Celestial Awards But at this point , it was doubtful whether Apex could even deliver a proposal to Sylvester Group on Eme , let alone win any awards.8 Hudson Barrett was a shrewd businessman . He knew better than to stick with a sinking ship - now was the time to switch alliances to The Chandler Group . Victor opened his mouth to protest , but the man beside Hudson , Babur , out