Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 1138

The only problem was that Anna's father refused to come out of seclusion. If Nick wanted treatment, he would have to leave Goldmont City with her and undergo a closed, isolated course of care.

It could last a few months at minimum—or over a year.

"That's absolutely out of the question!"

The moment Michelle heard this, she rejected it on Nick's behalf.

"Are you joking? Give up the best medical care available now to gamble on an uncertain treatment and leave with you? The success rate isn't even fifty percent!"

Even Anna felt a flicker of doubt under Michelle's sharp words. She lowered her head.

"My father's prescriptions are adapted from ancient texts. Different constitutions and conditions respond differently, so the formulas have to be adjusted constantly. The patient must stay by my father's side long-term… to ensure the treatment works.

"As for the success rate, that's just my conservative estimate. Nick is young and strong—his chances might be higher."

Nick inclined his head, his gaze unreadable.

He didn't respond right away.

Anna watched him, then added, "I know you may not believe me. I brought records of my father's cases—"

"I believe you. I can tell you genuinely want to save me."

Before she could finish, Nick spoke calmly.

Michelle frowned at him. "This treatment sounds completely unreliable. Nick, don't go grasping at straws just because you're desperate—"

"My father's medicine is absolutely reliable! And right now, there's no better option. To be blunt, you're dying. Isn't it worth trying at least once?"

Anna pressed on, unwilling to give up.

A flicker crossed Nick's eyes, and a faint smile touched his lips.

If Khloe were here… would she want him to try? He guessed she would support anything that might keep him alive.

And if it was what she wanted, there was nothing he would be afraid of.

"I'll consider it."

"Consider what? Nick, don't do anything reckless!"

Michelle cut in immediately.

Anna nodded. "Of course. You have many responsibilities to arrange. But the sooner treatment begins, the better. Given your condition, it shouldn't be delayed more than a week."

"Alright."

Hearing him agree so readily—and even exchange contact information with the doctor—Michelle immediately felt the urge to call Khloe.

If Nick wouldn't listen to her, surely he would listen to Khloe.

The moment Anna left, Michelle moved to go as well, but Nick's cold voice stopped her.

"Don't contact her."

"What?"

Michelle froze.

Was her intention really that obvious? He could guess it just like that?

"W-What are you talking about? Who would I contact?"

"From this point on, my affairs have nothing to do with her. If I find out anyone passes my situation on to her, then that person doesn't need to appear in front of me again."