Later on, when Claire was revered by countless titans of industry, they would realize she could have cured Julia using both traditional and modern medicine.
But she held back-deliberately pulling the strings so the Ford family would
practically beg to hand over their technology.
Even the nation's top leaders would eventually praise her razor-sharp intellect and unwavering loyalty.
"However, I could only stabilize her temporarily. To truly cure her, I don't think there's any method more suitable than the Sterling Thirteen-Point Technique."
Claire seamlessly elevated Dr. Sterling's status.
That single sentence had Dr. Sterling beaming with absolute pride.
"My Thirteen-Point Technique runs circles around Hale's methods. I told you to become my student back then, but you stubbornly refused!"
"You really aren't afraid of my mentor rolling in his grave, are you?" Claire teased.
It was true-Dr. Sterling had desperately wanted to teach her his legendary technique.
He had made the offer right after witnessing her perform acupuncture.
The Sterling Thirteen-Point Technique was on the verge of extinction.
None of his own descendants had the aptitude to master it.
He only had one actual student who had managed to learn it.
But that student was notoriously unreliable.
Naturally, Dr. Sterling coveted Claire's raw talent.
Her ability to absorb information was staggering.
Unfortunately for him, Claire had politely declined.
Hale had been so paranoid about Dr. Sterling poaching his prized pupil that he packed up and dragged her away the very same day!
Dr. Sterling sighed wistfully. "Your mentor acted like a thief in the night. If it weren't for... well, he probably never would have brought you to Cabinda in the first place."
Sensing his days were numbered, Hale had taken his only student on a final tour to visit his oldest friends.
His first goal was to secure their joint recommendations so Claire could fast-track her Medical License.
His second goal was to ensure these powerful figures would look out for her after he was gone.
Deep down, he knew Claire was more than capable of protecting herself.
But what kind of teacher wanted to see their student face the world alone?
He had meticulously paved the way for her.
It absolutely wasn't just because Claire bore a fleeting resemblance to a ghost from his past.
Before his death, Hale had no idea Claire was Pandora's daughter.
Yet, drawn in by that familiar face, he had doted on her endlessly.
She was the only person he worried about in his final moments.
"My mentor only had me. You wouldn't have the heart to steal his only student, right?"
"Haha! Your mentor... well, let's not talk about him right now."
"Since you know Julia's condition, you must know her treatment will require long- term care."
"I simply don't have the time right now."
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What was a few years if it meant saving Julia's life?
"What if it takes ten years? Or even longer?"
Dr. Sterling frequently traveled abroad with government officials; naturally, he spoke
perfect English.
He addressed Nolan directly.
Nolan barely hesitated. "As long as my sister lives, that's perfectly fine."
Dr. Sterling still hesitated because he truly wasn't sure he could commit that much
time.
He had felt Julia's pulse—her condition was a labyrinth of complications.
No wonder modern surgery had failed to root out the problem.
Just then, Dr. Sterling's phone rang.
His expression instantly darkened. "We'll discuss this later. I have an emergency."
He answered the phone, his eyes locking onto Claire. "Claire, you're coming with
me."