The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 112

Barry knew the patient needed urgent help, but Claire’s situation wasn’t simple either. If her family didn’t approve, there was nothing he could do. Given how young she was, he could only offer her a consulting role for now. Traditional Medicine Acupuncture Consultant for Bone Cancer. He’d already picked out the perfect title. If Claire agreed, he’d take care of everything else.

“Professor…” Lawler spoke up, clearly against the idea. He thought his teacher was being way too reckless. Claire was still in high school, about to take her college entrance exams. If people found out he was working with a student, who knew what kind of gossip would start flying around. Plus, her family might not agree, and the patient’s family could be a problem too. If something went wrong, his teacher’s reputation could be ruined. There was even a risk of lawsuits…

Lawler really didn’t want his teacher to go through with this, but he knew how stubborn Barry was. Once he made a decision, there was no changing his mind.

Barry glanced at Lawler, then turned to Claire. “Go home and talk to your family first. If they’re okay with it, then we can discuss everything with the patient’s family.”

“We can go over the details on a video call, or you can come in this weekend if you’re free.”

Barry understood how busy high school seniors were. His own grandson was in his last year too.

“I don’t need to ask them. I can decide for myself,” Claire replied right away. She was sure Pandora wouldn’t try to stop her. Daniel was Pandora’s friend, and after all these years, Pandora definitely wouldn’t want to watch him pass away like this.

“It’s still best to ask. You’re so young,” Barry said gently. He didn’t know what Claire’s family dynamic was like and worried she might not have the final say. Parents of high school seniors could be especially strict.

Claire sighed and pulled out her phone to call Pandora.

“Do what you think is right and what you feel confident doing. I’m old now, so I can’t make your choices for you.” Pandora’s voice was calm and supportive.

“Thank you, Grandma.” Claire couldn’t help but think how different Pandora was from Latham and Octavia. Those two loved to control their kids’ choices and make all the decisions for them. They always thought their own experience meant they knew what was best. If she had asked them, they would have said no right away. They wouldn’t want her doing anything that might damage the family name. Their first worry would be whether Claire would embarrass the James family, not about her own abilities or the risk she might face.

“Do you want me to talk to the White family?” Pandora asked, guessing that they might not trust Claire’s abilities yet.

“It’s okay, you don’t have to get involved.” Claire didn’t want to drag Pandora into things any more than she already had.