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Chapter 496
A few days later, Kenneth felt fully prepared and visited the Montgomerys to find Grace.However, Grace and the others had just returned from Salt City after spending a lot of time there. Although the wedding date for Seraphine and Sylvester was not confirmed yet, they had strengthened the bond between the two families.When Kenneth showed up, he looked exactly like Eric, with no noticeable differences. Even his behavior and mannerisms were strikingly similar to Eric's.Unfortunately, Grace and Alexander couldn't be fooled. They had returned from Salt City just a few days ago and knew that the Innova Group was very busy, about to launch their new products.This wasn't the right time for Eric to visit. Besides, there was Sylvia. Every time Eric came to the Montgomerys, Sylvia would accompany him. Even though Kenneth looked just like Eric, Grace noticed too many differences.Impersonating someone in this era was no easy task. Nonetheless, Grace pretended not to see through the decep
Chapter 497
Alexander said, "Considering his actions, Javier has most likely orchestrated this. What could his ultimate goal be?"Alexander couldn't fathom why Javier would do this. What could be gained from having someone impersonate Eric? Was it solely to halt the business war between the Montgomerys and the Hernandezes?In his view, there were several ways to end the business war without resorting to such a foolish plan if that was indeed Javier's sole purpose.Grace pondered and then suggested, "Alex, what if Javier's intention is for that person to completely replace Eric?"Alexander's expression changed. It wasn't entirely out of the realm of possibility. He could only conclude that Javier was taking extreme measures."If that's the case... Isn't Eric in danger?" Alexander expressed his concern.After all, it was clear that Eric would likely have to be eliminated for someone to take his place.Grace nodded. "I've already considered that, so I've sent Vince and Matthew back to Salt Cit
Chapter 498
The Bikmans were not wealthy. They lived in a newly built two-story house in the village, which was considered better than most local homes.Andy hailed from a rural background and maintained a simple and humble demeanor. His parents were aware of Andy's visit and had been busy preparing lunch since early morning.Around 10:00 a.m., an Audi A6 and a Mercedes-Benz parked in front of the Bikmans' yard, attracting the attention of many villagers.Typically, the villagers would discuss Andy's success, mentioning that he had made a name for himself by owning a big company in the provincial city."Dad, Mom." Andy assisted Elly with the luggage.Eric and Sylvia had also brought numerous gifts for them.Colin Bikman and Lily Turner hurried over to help. "You're here now. Why did you buy so much? No need for extravagance! We can't spend money recklessly!"The elderly couple was careful with their finances.Eric and Sylvia politely greeted them and entered their house.Colin brewed tea
Chapter 499
Elly sighed and glanced at Andy. The elderly couple's reactions, especially Lily's words, matched Elly's expectations.Andy had anticipated this as well. "Dad, Mom, times have changed, and who we marry doesn't matter that much. Besides, Elly is pretty good."Let's not even consider other factors. She can significantly help in my career. Moreover, there's something I've been hesitant to tell you. In fact, I've been married and divorced."Lily and Colin were both taken aback."When did this happen? Why haven't we heard about it until now?" Colin asked.Andy sighed. "This happened before we founded our company. I had planned to introduce her to you, but she thought I was too poor. We got married, but the marriage didn't last long because I couldn't earn much."He adapted Eric's story and made it his own, putting in a lot of effort to persuade his parents. Colin took another sip of wine and remained silent. Lily, however, had teary eyes and appeared somber. During the latter part o
Chapter 500
Sylvia was busy with her work while Eric received a message from the holistic medicine community. Lately, there had been a sudden surge on the Internet, questioning the effectiveness of holistic medicine.In the past, Eric wouldn't have paid much attention to such matters. He had been more focused on challenges related to martial arts.However, now that Eric was also a practitioner of holistic medicine, he understood its importance. Clearly, some individuals on the Internet were trying to discredit holistic medicine and had employed internet trolls to fuel the controversy.Holistic medicine was struggling, and for various reasons, no one was coming to its defense.This was mainly because holistic medicine had a limited reach and a high entry barrier, while modern medicine had become dominant. As a result, holistic medicine had become a niche practice for the elite.The idea that holistic medicine was ineffective was gaining popularity. Some experienced holistic physicians tried to
Chapter 501
The research, development, and technical specifications of the products were all customized there.When Sylvia took charge, even Eric became busier. Sylvia pointed out that Eric needed to shoulder more work and responsibility, no longer able to be as lazy as before.After a few hours of work, the assistant entered and said, "Mr. Johnson, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Clarke is waiting for you outside. I've shown him to the reception room.""Alright, I'll head over immediately," Eric replied. He had already guessed it was probably Winston.Upon reaching the reception room, he found Winston sipping tea. When Winston saw Eric, he quickly stood up.Eric welcomed him, "Please take a seat, Hol. Clarke."Winston sat down and exclaimed, "Mr. Johnson, I didn't expect you to hold a high-ranking position at our city's best high-tech company in addition to your medical expertise."He had only recently learned that Eric was the apprentice of the late Orion Thornfield and had no idea that Er
Chapter 502
At King City International Airport.A group of more than a dozen people from the holistic medicine field had come to pick up Eric. They had all left their names in a notebook. Initially, they planned to take Eric to a fancy hotel in King City, but he had his own place in the city, so he directed the driver to his villa.-Meanwhile, at the Hernandez residence.They received news about Eric's arrival in King City.Javier said, "He can head to Salt City now."He was talking about Kenneth.-Eric didn't know about Javier's plan at this point. He was busy listening to information from the holistic physicians. Without many prominent holistic physicians present, he had become the most influential figure in the field.These holistic physicians had attended Orion's retirement event and had seen Eric's remarkable medical skills. As Orion's only apprentice and successor, he was well-qualified to lead the field in terms of reputation and competence.Based on what the holistic physicians
Chapter 503
Eric turned to Jessica and said, "Let's just forget about it."Jessica felt frustrated. She had some clues and wanted Eric to apologize without asking for too much. However, Eric's attitude was too indifferent, and she couldn't understand why he didn't seem to care at all.Was Eric resistant to beautiful women? He didn't even want to talk to her anymore.Eric didn't mind, but Jessica couldn't bear it any longer. Keeping this secret was causing her great discomfort, and she needed to speak out.Thus, she blurted out, "Some time ago, the Hernandezes acquired several high-tech companies, including a network company. They can manipulate online opinions easily, including using internet trolls to boost popularity."Eric frowned upon hearing that. Jessica's information was somewhat expected, but it also had unexpected elements."What's their purpose behind this?" he asked.After some thought, he realized that this matter required a lot of effort with uncertain rewards. Why would the He