Chapter 292 Putting Interests First
James's kicks to Debra temporarily alleviated Olivia's worries, and Patricia wouldn't bother her again until she brought in stronger forces.
However, James also offended Patricia, leaving an impression of arrogance and recklessness.
But James didn't care at all, as long as Olivia was happy.
That night, he stayed in the apartment to take care of Olivia, leaving only the next morning. During that time, they innocently slept together.
"Every family has its own difficulties." On the way back to JZL Medical Clinic, James looked out the window and gave a bitter smile.
After one night, he had learned a lot about the Lee family and knew the crisis they were facing.
Thirty years ago, Trevor developed the mountains and accidentally clashed with the local residents.
Many people were displaced and had to leave their homes.
As the leader, Molly Watson also lost her family, her family members died tragically, and her three-year-old son was injured and fell into a coma. She became all alone.
For the past thirty years, Molly had done everything she could to save her son, pulling him back from the brink of death.
This year, Molly's son finally woke up. After some recuperation, she sent a message to Trevor saying that blood must have blood.
Trevor knew how formidable Molly was, especially with her witchcraft, which could kill invisibly.
Thirty years ago, she had managed to kill fifteen engineering teams, forcibly halting a thirty-million-dollar project.
Now, thirty years later, Molly had revived her son and had no more attachments. If she came, Trevor feared the Lee family would face brutal revenge.
So the Lee family was living in constant fear.
The Gonzalez Family was willing to step in and settle the matter, but besides the Lee family's shares, they also wanted Olivia to marry Micah from the Gonzalez Family.
Olivia had no feelings for Micah, so she clashed with Patricia and the others.
While James was contemplating the Lee family's feud with Molly, Samuel drove the car into JZL Medical Clinic.
Before getting out of the car, James saw the busy scene at the clinic.
Virgil was wiping the cabinets, Michelle was brewing tea, Mia was sweeping the floor, Nathaniel was counting money, and Daniel was reading medical books.
James felt a bit dazed, this was the life he wanted.
Just then, he heard the roar of a car engine outside. Soon, a stretch Lincoln pulled up in front of JZL Medical Clinic.
The car door opened, and Sarah who was elegant and noble stepped out.
But her face no longer held any arrogance or coldness, only indescribable despair and panic.
Sarah stumbled towards JZL Medical Clinic, "James, no, Mr. Williams."
"What are you doing here?" Mia had no good feelings towards Sarah and directly pushed her away, "Are you here to cause trouble again?"
Nathaniel, playing with two gold bars, sneered, "Even your dad is out of the picture, what leverage do you have?"
"No, no, I'm not here to cause trouble." Sarah quickly waved her hands and then knelt down with a thud, pleading, "I'm here to beg Mr. Williams to save my dad. Mr. Williams, we were wrong to oppress you. If you want to hit or kill us, we have no complaints. Just please, for the sake of my dad being a patient, save him this once. I'll do anything as long as you can cure him."
Sarah cried bitterly and even slapped herself a dozen times, no longer the confident and spirited person she once was.
Emotionally, she didn't want to come back and beg James, as that would mean losing the last shred of her dignity, but with Simon's life hanging by a thread, she had no choice but to put her pride aside.
Simon had a stroke yesterday and was rushed to the hospital. After half a day of emergency treatment, he was finally out of danger, but it had cost millions of dollars.
Although Simon ultimately survived and regained consciousness, he was now almost completely paralyzed, with only his eyes, mouth, and one hand able to move.
The doctors issued a critical condition notice, warning that Simon's condition was severe and he would die at any time.
Mia showed no mercy to Sarah, "Do you have any idea how much harm you and your family have done to James and JZL Medical Clinic? If James didn't have some skills, he would have been dead by now, and you still have the nerve to ask for medical help? Get lost. James doesn't want to see blood right now, or I would have beaten you up already."
She impatiently threw Sarah at the door, "If you want to cry, do it outside. Don't come in and dirty the clinic."
"Mr. Williams, please, save my dad." Sarah knelt straight down, desperately pleading with James. "You are a doctor, you can't just let someone die."
She had no way out. If Simon didn't survive, her good days in the Howard family would be over.
The Howard family members wouldn't listen to her explanations or care about the truth, they would only believe she caused Simon's death.
At that time, she would not only lose her position as an heir but might also be imprisoned.
Sarah didn't want such a dark fate, so she had to bring James back, no matter what.
Seeing Sarah crying pitifully and her face swollen from slapping herself, Michelle wanted to help plead for her, but Virgil pulled her sleeve to stop her.
"As a doctor, I indeed can't refuse to save someone." James waved to stop Mia from speaking and reached out to wipe the JZL Medical Clinic sign, "Otherwise, I would be unworthy of this sign and my conscience."
Nathaniel and the others were stunned.
Sarah was also stunned, then overjoyed, "You are willing to save my dad?"
"Although your dad has used every means to suppress me, as a doctor, I can't hold grudges." James's voice was calm and steady: "Emotionally, I despise you all, but rationally, I must take responsibility. After all, a doctor should be compassionate."
Nathaniel felt like James was glowing with a golden light, when did he become so noble?
Sarah's eyelids twitched, "Thank you, Mr. Williams. We will never offend you again and will always treat you with utmost respect."
"I haven't finished speaking." James slowly walked up to Sarah, "I can save your dad, but the reward must be according to your dad's standards, prioritizing interests."
Sarah's heart trembled slightly, "What do you mean?"
"I have three conditions. First, after I cure Simon, he must stay out of my sight. The farther he stays away from me, the better."James calmly stated the conditions, "Second, the consultation fee is half of Simon's wealth."
Sarah's face changed dramatically.
Simon's net worth last year was $40 billion, and the six flagship companies he controlled were valued at $100 billion. James was more than just greed.
"Isn't Simon's life worth that much?" James smiled faintly, "If he doesn't have that much cash, he can use shares to offset it. I don't mind becoming a major shareholder of the Howard Group."
"Don't think I'm greedy. I'm not asking for half of the Howard family's assets, just Simon's wealth." he displayed a clear sense of right and wrong.
Sarah was very conflicted and resistant.
Although he specified that he was only punishing Simon and only wanted Simon's wealth, Simon's money equaled seventy percent of the Howard family's assets.
If James took more than half, the Howard family members would inherit much less in the future.
"Third, Simon must step down and let you become the successor, taking control of the Howard family." James's tone shifted. "If you agree to these three conditions, I can save him anytime, but you must hurry; he doesn't have much time left."
Originally struggling in pain, Sarah looked at James in disbelief upon hearing this.
Did she hear correctly? James wanted her to be the successor?
James was supporting her.
James nodded, "That's right, you as the successor."
He explained, "Although you have a bad temper and look down on people, you are still capable. I can rest assured with you at the helm of the Howard family."
Nathaniel and Mia, who had been watching, were stunned. James was too brilliant.
Sarah, who had always been on the opposite side of James, instantly changed her stance to align with him, "Thank you for your trust."
She humbly added, "I still lack some ability."
"I think you can do it." James patted her shoulder. "I have confidence in you."
"Go back and do your best to persuade your dad." James didn't let Sarah continue speaking and waved his hand to let her leave, "If he agree, we all have benefits."
Sarah didn't say anything, stood up, and bowed slightly, "I won't let Mr. Williams down."
She turned and left decisively.
Log in with Google Account
Chapters
Favorite
Settings
