Chapter 21 It ended in a massive , unpleasant stalemate.B ack at his hotel , Liam listened quietly to his father's call on the phone . " Running around the world in your condition ! I don't blame you for being sick ! " " But the doctors have made it clear - you cannot travel ! Do you have any idea how much is happening at the Group right now ? Two days of you being unconscious , and the losses are staggering ! " Liam listened but said nothing . After a long silence , he tapped the phone with his other hand , indicating he understood , and hung up . He leaned back against the hotel headboard , staying motionless for a long time , the word " no " from Chloe looping incessantly in his mind . Liam still couldn't quite believe it was real . " Mr. Walker , your father has booked you a return flight for this afternoon . What are your thoughts ... " The assistant knocked , entered cautiously , and informed him . Liam let out a long sigh , a look of defeat on his face , and waved his hand dismissively . After returning to Crestwood , Liam periodically checked on Chloe's situation under the guise of providing funding or sponsorships . He lacked the courage to contact her directly . About half a year passed this way . During this time , Isabella still worked at a Walker - affiliated hospital . However , due to the revocation of her research credits , degree , and diploma , her medical license was also investigated . It was discovered she had obtained it through a domestic - foreign joint program that cut corners , lacking proper theoretical and practical training . Consequently , Crestwood First Hospital also revoked her registered practitioner qualifications . Over those six months , Isabella sought out Liam countless times but never managed to see him once . Finally , desperate , she resorted to various methods of bribery and persuasion with the hospital director to barely keep her job , albeit demoted to an assistant physician . It was spring of the following year . " Mr. Walker . " Liam's assistant rushed into his office , a look of delight on his face . For so long , Liam had drowned himself in high - intensity work . During this period , he had also tried Chapter 21 Download 80.77 % various methods to appeal and revoke the already finalized divorce judgment . But all were rejected due to insufficient evidence and the fact that the original judgment had been properly served and had taken effect . " Ms. Thompson is returning to the country ! And it's said she's competing for a rising star award in the medical field . " Liam's attention was captured . He set down his work and looked up , signaling the assistant to continue . " The competition and subsequent forum are being held at Crestwood First Hospital . That means Ms. Thompson is coming back to Crestwood ! " Liam stood up so quickly he knocked several files off his desk . [ When ? ] Liam still typed the word on his device . He had been undergoing treatment and recuperation for the past six months . The throat tumor had been completely removed , and follow - up scans showed no regrowth . But he still couldn't speak . His selective mutism remained unhealed . He had no cure . Perhaps , this time , his cure was Chloe . " Next week ! " " Should we ... discreetly inform the Crestwood Medical Association to ensure Ms. Thompson wins the award ? " Liam felt nervous now . He gripped his phone tightly , his hand even trembling slightly . He typed and deleted messages repeatedly . [ Allocate ten million under the guise of sponsoring the event's operating costs . ] [ Personally visit every professor likely to judge this forum . Make my intentions clear . ] " Understood , Mr. Walker . " His assistant agreed readily and left to arrange matters . But Liam's heartbeat refused to calm down . Chapter 21