Chapter 1244
On the west side of the capital, there was a ritzy neighborhood where the real estate was worth a fortune. Mosby’s swanky villa was nestled right there.
With the Grand Medical Summit just around the corner, Mosby had been hustling like crazy, getting everything ready for the big event. Even with his medical skills being top-tier in the capital—a place brimming with talent—he was still cramming like there was no tomorrow to make sure he shone at the Summit. It was tough out there, even for a bigwig like him. He had to stay sharp, or the next hotshot would leave him in the dust.
Take that pesky Andrew, for instance. The kid’s medical mojo had Mosby all mixed up, forcing him to stay on his toes. Last time, Andrew actually managed to fix the Keller family head’s energy corruption, stealing the spotlight and rewards that were meant for Mosby!
Naturally, Mosby’s got a serious grudge brewing. However, it also lit a fire under him.
“Hmph, I’ve gotta hand it to the kid, his skills are freakishly good for his age! However, if he thinks he can go toe-to-toe with me, he’s dreaming…” Mosby slammed his medical book shut and huffed to himself, lost in his thoughts.
The doorbell echoed through the house, followed by the eager voices of the apprentices. “Mr. Lake, we’re back, please let us in!”
Mosby’s heart leaped with joy, and he quickly swung open the villa’s iron gate. The Bates family’s missing piece of the map must be theirs then! They would not be back that late for any other reason. Mosby thought to himself, his breath quickening with anticipation.
Old Hayface arrived with two brothers in tow, their expressions as gloomy as if they were at a funeral.
“Mr. Lake, the treasure map… it’s ended up in the hands of someone with the last name Lloyd!” Mosby’s smile vanished like a popped balloon, leaving only a storm of anger behind. “What happened? That kid Andrew couldn’t have known about the treasure map. Did you three screw up and let him catch on?” Mosby’s eyes turned icy with rage, a dangerous glint flickering within.
Old Hayface and his companions shivered uncontrollably, rushing to explain. “Mr. Lake, it’s not like you think! It was Ronan, the old coot. He got desperate and just handed over the Bates family’s map fragment to Andrew!”
Mosby’s jaw dropped in disbelief. “What are you saying? Ronan gave away his own treasure map—he did it willingly?”
Old Hayface was seething with jealousy and frustration. “Yes, he just handed it over! We were as shocked as you are! However, it’s true, Ronan and his grandson seem to hold Andrew in high regard!”
With a furious slap, Mosby let his hand fly, his face twisted with rage.
Old Hayface, clutching his repeatedly struck cheek, protested, “Mr. Lake, why are you hitting me? You can ask the other two, I did everything I could! It’s just that Andrew, that little troublemaker, is too much to handle! Who would’ve guessed they’d have someone lying in wait at Oak Apothecary? We walked right into his web the second we showed up!”
Mosby’s eyes blazed with fury as he bellowed, “Zip it! I’m not in the mood for excuses. Arrghh!!” Overcome with anger and a sense of being wronged, Mosby’s hand flew up again, delivering a series of stinging slaps!
This time, it was not just Old Hayface who got it; Mosby’s other two apprentices ended up with their noses battered and their faces swollen, blood crisscrossing their features!
Old Hayface was petrified. “Mr. Lake, you…”
Mosby slapped a hand over his mouth, snarling, “Quiet, my good apprentice, don’t talk! Get your face over here, let me vent some of this anger! Otherwise, I’m gonna lose it. I’m just… so ticked off! You bunch of no-hopers. And you, Andrew, you little troublemaker, you messed up my plans, I can’t let you off the hook!”
Mosby then went to town on his three apprentices with a barrage of punches and kicks! He did not stop until he was soaked with sweat and struggling to catch his breath.