Chapter 196:
“I thought traditional healers got better with age… She might just be pretending.”
“If Kiera dies, it’s got nothing to do with us.”
Several minutes later, Elena placed the last instrument.
Kiera’s vacant gaze flickered, her lashes trembling faintly.
One of the guards gasped, “She moved!”
That tiny movement set off a chain reaction—Kiera’s pulse grew stronger, and her breathing evened out.
“Thank God, she’s alive. I don’t want a murder on my conscience!”
“You’re amazing, miss!”
“Holy hell, you’re a genius! Hey, my joints have been acting up—mind taking a look?”
“My back’s been killing me! Think you can fix that?”
Moments ago, these guards had doubted Elena. Now, they were lining up for help.
As Kiera’s breathing steadied, Elena carefully removed the tools one by one, slipping them into a custom pouch at her waist.
The same people who had questioned Elena before now gazed at her with respect.
After packing her things, Elena said flatly, “If you need treatment, head out the door and take a right. The real expert in traditional medicine takes appointments.”
Upstairs, Ethel confirmed what she needed to know—a kidney remained viable for a short time after death. She exhaled in relief.
As Ethel descended, she caught the chatter about Kiera regaining consciousness.
Ethel’s expression darkened as she barked at the guards, “Why are you all standing around? I don’t pay you to gossip!”
At her words, the bodyguards reluctantly dispersed.
Ethel strode over to Elena. “She’s awake now. Your job’s done—leave. Marlon won’t be here today.”
Ethel gestured at the guards. “Well? What are you waiting for? Get her upstairs!”
The bodyguards hesitated, eyes flicking to Elena as if seeking permission.
Just as Elena opened her mouth to respond, a deep, authoritative voice rang out from the doorway. “I dare anyone to lay a hand on her!”
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Malcolm walked in from outside, his broad shoulders and slim waist drawing attention, exuding an air of authority.
A recognizable figure followed Malcolm. Louis, dressed in a vibrant vacation-style shirt and sunglasses perched on his nose, trailed behind him.
Elena’s eyebrows lifted slightly at the sight of Louis. “What brings you here? Didn’t expect to run into my big brother.”
Louis looked around the room, then approached her and took off his sunglasses. “I heard you were at the Johnson family estate, so I decided to join Malcolm.”
Louis had just wrapped up a film financed by the Johnson Group and finished a meeting with Malcolm.
When Malcolm received Elena’s message, Louis noticed the phone number on the display and chose to accompany him.
“I had some spare time, so I thought I’d come see what’s going on,” Louis explained.
