Sophia finished speaking, and Director Jake could only nod in agreement.
Her expertise had been proven beyond doubt. Who would dare question her now?
Sophia wrote down the prescription for a pill formula. Since it was for supplementation. Given Director Jake’s wealth, Sophia added some premium ingredients. If it were an average family, she would substitute with more affordable herbs. However, at the moment, the priority was effectiveness.
Director Jake’s grandson’s progress was not only encouraging but also gave Sophia some new insights into treating polio.
For her, not every polio case could be cured, but this time she had adjusted the prescriptions, and the results were remarkably effective. If this approach proved successful in the long term, it would mark a major breakthrough in using traditional medicine to treat polio.
After preparing the prescription, Sophia didn’t hand it to Director Jake directly.
She was cautious.
The prescription was highly valuable, and Director Jake’s character wasn’t trustworthy. If he leaked it without her permission, it would be something she couldn’t tolerate.
“This time, you’ll need to pick up the medication from my clinic,” she said.
“Alright!”Director Jake agreed without hesitation.
In the following days, Sophia received news from the hospital that Director Jake’s grandson was already able to get out of bed. With the support of a wheelchair, he could even take a few small steps. His lower body strength had noticeably improved, and the progress was heartening.
—
Over the past few days, the entrance to the Scott family residence had been swarmed by paparazzi.
Many reporters wanted to interview Scott Richard and Andrea.
The old patriarch was furious, throwing a massive tantrum and warning Scott Richard:
“If you don’t handle this properly, you can pack your bags and leave this house right now!”
This was an extremely harsh statement. Being kicked out would mean losing the patriarch’s favor, leaving future inheritance entirely at his discretion.
Meanwhile, the matriarch wasn’t kind to Andrea either. “Look at the mess you’ve caused! The entire world knows about it now. How are you going to show your face in public?”
Andrea sneered. “Mother, it’s not me who cheated. Why don’t you say something about Richard?”
“Him?” The matriarch laughed and shook her head. “Andrea, do I need to explain what kind of man your husband is? You’ve said it yourself before—men playing around with women isn’t a big deal. Since you think it’s no big deal, handle it properly. Calm Ms. Emily down, deal with the media, and don’t let this blow up into a futile disaster!”
The matriarch’s words made Andrea tremble with anger.
To make matters worse, Sophia was at home, silently enjoying the drama. Though she didn’t say a word, the slight upward curl of her lips showed she was relishing the spectacle.
“Was it you?” Andrea suddenly lost control and shouted at Sophia, pointing a finger at her. “Did you leak the photos to the media? Are you deliberately trying to make my life miserable?”
Sophia shrugged. “Think whatever you like. It’s not like I haven’t been wrongly accused before.”
Andrea was furious, but the matriarch intervened to protect Sophia.
“Andrea, stop barking like a mad dog! Sophia isn’t the kind of person you’re accusing her of.”
Andrea glared at them, nearly fainting from rage.
—
The next morning, Sophia got up early. Reflecting on her ongoing battles with Andrea, she felt it might be time to move out.
Previously, she had stayed because she didn’t want to let go of everything she had worked so hard to maintain.
Living here also allowed her to gather more information. Considering all angles, she had decided against moving.
But now, if her guess was correct, any unresolved issues with Scott Richard would inevitably reach the old patriarch.
The patriarch would certainly step in to resolve the matter.
At that point, her divorce case might finally reach a conclusion.
She changed into a fluorescent pink sports bra with a mesh overlay and paired it with light gray, comfortable workout pants.
Her plan was to go for a jog.
The sun had just risen, and the morning air was fresh and cool, free of the day’s heat.
But just as she reached downstairs, Scott Livinus jogged up from behind. He was fast and quickly caught up to her, then adjusted his pace to match hers.
In all her time jogging, Sophia had never encountered Scott Livinus before
