Shadow Assassin

Chapter 38

Robin was already irritated when he got woken up.

With Olive yelling, he became even more annoyed. "Who do you think you are? Stop yapping and get lost!"

Shirley, following right behind, was shocked to hear Robin's words. This could be a disaster!

With Robin's sharp words, Wilder would surely refuse to treat her father's illness!

Wilder instantly turned cold.

He knew the Dunns had a favor to ask, especially considering how they went out of their way to welcome him.

The Wrights had already hinted at the Dunns' intentions earlier, and he'd planned to come to Harmonfield to address the Dunns' health needs as well.

But now, watching the scene unfold, he was visibly displeased.

He sneered. "I'll take Freya's car."

With that, he made his way toward her Land Rover.

Shirley panicked and tried to call after him, "Mr. Lennon, please wait..."

Without a second glance, Wilder kept walking, while Olive followed with a cold expression.

Frustrated, Shirley stomped her foot, ready to try explaining to Wilder again.

Freya gently stopped her, saying, "Don't worry. We'll speak to Mr. Lennon when we're back.

"If my grandfather can regain consciousness, I'll personally request him to help treat your father. Mr. Lennon wouldn't refuse my grandfather.

Shirley sighed and reluctantly agreed, letting most of her convoy return while following Freya's car with only one vehicle.

Freya took a quick look at Robin, still in the car, and whispered, "Is he your boyfriend, Shirley?"

Shirley blushed, unsure how to explain. Robin didn't want anyone to know how he'd saved her from robbers that day.

"No, he..."

Freya gave a knowing smile and nodded. "Alright then, I'll go first."

Watching Freya and Wilder's group depart, Shirley sighed deeply and got back into the car.

Amber hesitated, then said, "Mr. Ramsey, you've likely made Mr. Lennon angry. He might refuse to treat Ms. Dunn's father out of spite."

"Holistic doctors are often misguided and rely on dubious practices, risking patients' lives.

"Modern doctors use precise instruments, adhere strictly to scientific methods, and base our final diagnoses on thorough statistical analyses. We then create treatment plans based on those diagnoses." Olive wanted to fire back but was interrupted by Henry.

"Mr. Mallin, Mr. Lennon, I'm not well-versed in your academic debates, but please, let's try to be civil.

"You all are honored guests of the Wrights, and the priority is to cure my father."

Although Wilder felt a surge of anger, as a prominent figure in Draconia's holistic medicine, he chose to hold back his words.

He nodded with a serious expression. "Fine, I'd like to see how the Autreynian experts use data analysis to diagnose and treat my old friend's illness."

Mikell smiled contemptuously. "In ten minutes, you'll see the outcome of our analysis. Then you'll understand what real science is."

The atmosphere in Henry's mansion fell silent.

Shirley and Robin sat quietly in a corner, observing the tension between the two sides. Robin shook his head, smiling slightly. Shirley whispered, "What's so funny?"

"I find it amusing that none of them will be able to help Mr. Wright's father. They're just a bunch of experts full of hot air."

His voice was soft, but in the hushed living room, it cut through the tension. Both Mikell's team and Wilder glared at Robin.

Henry exclaimed, "Who are you? How dare you talk nonsense here!"

Freya hurriedly stood up to explain, "Dad, he's a guest from the Dunns."

Shirley chimed in with an apology, "Sorry, Mr. Wright-"

Before she could finish, Robin interjected, "I'm just stating the truth. None of them can save your father!"

Shirley's heart raced as she looked at Henry, fearing his explosive reaction.

At that moment, Carson, who had been silent, sneered. "Punk, do you not value your life?"

"Whether I care or not is irrelevant, but I know that if they treat your father, it'll be the end for him!" Robin shot back.

Henry, furious, pointed at Robin and shouted, "Get out of here!"

Robin stood up defiantly. "Do you think I want to stay here?"

Shirley felt deep regret, never expecting Robin to say something so outrageous. He hadn't just offended Wilder and Mikell but also deeply insulted the Wrights, leaving no chance for reconciliation.

"Stop right there! You can't just walk out after saying such things! It's not that simple!" Carson slammed on the table and roared.

At that moment, Mikell, holding the recently analyzed data, said with a heavy heart, "Mr. Wright, I'm sorry, but according to our analysis, there's no cure for your father. You should start making funeral arrangements."