Recognizing that possibility, she pulled a smile and turned him down. “No need. I’ll head over myself. See you at the banquet later.”
“Are you sure? I heard from Mr. Damaris that you hurt your foot.”
Jack had casually mentioned it to him while they were discussing collaboration matters two days ago. Larry had intended to visit Roxanne, but he had not been able to make time for it.
Learning that she would be attending the banquet that night as well. Larry thus proposed to pick her up, as he was afraid. it would be inconvenient for her to move around with her injury. “I’ve recovered. You don’t have to worry, Larry”
Hearing her response, Larry did not insist any further and agreed to it.
By the time the call ended, it was almost time. Roxanne headed downstairs and drove toward the banquet venue. Larry and Jack were chatting away at the entrance of the venue after their arrival.
When they saw Roxanne’s appearance, they immediately halted their conversation and approached her with at warm smile.
“Hello, Larry. Hello, Mr. Damaris,” greeted Roxanne with a smile. Jack nodded gently as a form of acknowledgement.
On the other hand, Larry began a brief chat with her possibly because he had not met her for some time. “I heard you hurt your foot. I wanted to visit you, but I couldn’t find the time to do so.”
Unbothered by that, Roxanne smiled as she replied, “It’s only a small injury. Besides, I’ve recovered now. I’ll feel bad if my injury impedes your work.”
The two looked at each other and smiled. Standing at one side, Jack called out to them after seeing guests arriving one after the other. “Let’s head inside first.
Everyone’s almost here.”
The two agreed and followed Jack into the banquet hall. As soon as the three stepped inside, everyone in the hall instantly directed their gazes toward them.
There were two reasons for the crowd’s behavior-one was that Jack was the official host, and two was the stark contrast between Roxanne and Larry’s age as compared to the rest of the attendees.
As much as they had outstanding visuals and demeanor, what truly mattered in the traditional medical community was usually one’s experience and qualifications. In any case, their attendance at the banquet was just simply jarring and odd.
Not many doctors were here at the event this time, but there were still slightly above a dozen. With one glance, Roxanne could recognize a few of them who had also attended the previous medical consultation with her.
She hadn’t met the others yet, but given that the Damaris family acknowledged them enough to work with them, they were certainly not to be trifled with.
Thus, Roxanne smiled at the group politely to express her goodwill. “Who are these two, Mr. Damaris?”
someone suddenly asked, standing up..
“Will they also be working with us this time?”
There was a hint of doubt in that person’s voice. Although Roxanne had long grown accustomed to such skepticism, she still couldn’t help but tense up immediately upon hearing that.
They were now on Jack’s turf, and she was worried about her credentials causing him unnecessary trouble. What if people lose their trust in the Damaris family because of us?
At the thought of this, the woman’s expression became increasingly meek.
Yet, Jack turned to the person posing the question and said, “This is Dr. Jarvis, and this is Dr. Morrison. They’ll be working with us too, so I hope you can all get along with each other.”
Hearing that, the crowd gasped and stared at both Roxanne and Larry dubiously, especially with regard to the woman. Noticing those looks of uncertainty, Jack turned to Roxanne and Larry, using his eyes to ask if he needed to explain on their behalf.
The two merely smiled and shook their heads.
Given that the other doctors were more senior, it was only normal for them to question those who were less experienced or well-known. A few words certainly weren’t going to change their opinions.
With that, Jack simply explained to the two, “These are the doctors who were involved in the last medical consultation with the Damaris family. Some of them took part in consultations in other regions, so you may not have met them yet.”
Roxanne and Larry nodded.
“Well, now that everyone’s here, let’s all have a seat and begin our discussion,” Jack announced, turning to the other doctors.
The group readily agreed. Despite his young age, Jack sat at the head of the table, whereas the other doctors were to be seated next to him in the order of their qualifications.
Roxanne and Larry walked to the seats across from Jack.
“Dr. Jarvis and Dr. Morrison, you guys sit over here,” Jack suddenly called out to them when they were just about to take their seats.
The crowd was instantly taken aback. Roxanne was about to turn Jack down, only to see the doctor next to him having already given up his own seat for her.
Upon taking a closer look, she realized it was Daniel Hopp, a doctor who had taken part in the previous medical consultation with her and Larry.
Perhaps the other doctors weren’t aware, but Daniel now knew how well-versed the two were in the field of medicine, and so he accepted that they were indeed worthy of sitting next to Jack.
The remaining group members were visibly perplexed, but seeing a doctor of such a high caliber as Daniel give up his seat, they could only make room for the two young practitioners..
Roxanne and Larry exchanged glances. Realizing that they would only look ungrateful by rejecting Jack’s offer, they walked toward him and sat to his left and right respectively under everyone’s gazes.
“I’ve looked into the acupuncture treatment you performed during the previous consultation, but there are some things about it that I still don’t understand. Would you be so kind as to spare me some time to talk about it after this banquet?”
Daniel spoke softly, but everyone at the table could hear him.
They were struck with awe when they heard him ask Roxanne for guidance.
Of course, Roxanne had clearly heard Daniel’s question too, and she couldn’t help but freeze momentarily before glancing at the other doctors seated around her.
As expected, everyone was staring at her in shock and bewilderment..
The woman then turned back to Daniel and smiled modestly. “You’re being so courteous, Dr. Hopp. I just so happen to know some unorthodox treatment methods out of pure coincidence. It’s an absolute honor that you’re interested.”
“I’ve seen what you’re capable of with my own eyes, Dr. Jarvis,” Daniel said. “It’s definitely got nothing to do with coincidences or luck. You don’t have to be so modest.”
Roxanne wanted to respond politely, but Jack cut them off with a smile, “Let’s save that for after the banquet, shall we, Dr. Jarvis and Dr. Hopp? It’s time to get down to business.”
Roxanne could only hold her tongue and nod at Daniel in appreciation.
She and Daniel initially didn’t get along at the start of the last medical consultation, but the man eventually exhibited the true characteristics of an outstanding traditional medicine practitioner.
Hence, their relationship grew amicable after the consultation. Roxanne had thought she wouldn’t see him again, but clearly, she was mistaken.
He even saved me from all this awkwardness when I didn’t ask him to. Noticing her gratitude, Daniel shot her at friendly smile before turning away and waiting for Jack to speak.
The entire banquet fell into silence for a brief moment. The crowd’s gazes fell on Jack and the two doctors beside him.
All the people here were well-known doctors across Chanaca. They had taken the time to attend this banquet out of respect for the Damaris family and also because they truly felt the project was important.
Regarding the project itself, Jack had only discussed it with a few doctors in the past, although most of them only had a slight gist of the situation.
That was why they now looked forward to hearing more from Jack. At the same time, they were just as curious about who the two doctors seated next to him were Even Dr. Hopp treats this woman with so much respect, and Mr. Damaris seems really friendly with them. Who on earth could they be?
Jack glanced at every audience member before opening his mouth.
“I believe you all know the reason behind this banquet. Everyone seated here will be a crucial ally to the Damaris family, so let’s start off with a toast.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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