The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 113

Pandora loved this about her granddaughter. Claire was just so honest, so straightforward.

Claire wanted to make it on her own, and Pandora respected that. After a few words, they ended the call. Pandora simply told her to come home when she could.

Claire looked over at Barry.

“I’ve talked to my family. It’s all good,” she said.

She hadn’t bothered to step away or lower her voice during the call. Barry and Lawler had heard enough to know that Claire’s grandmother supported her unconditionally.

Barry took it in stride, but Lawler found himself wondering if his own family would be that understanding. He already knew the answer. Not a chance.

“Since you’re clear on your end, we need to come up with a solid plan before we talk to the patient’s family,” Barry said.

He turned to Claire, curiosity in his eyes. “I’d like to get a better sense of your medical background. How much do you know about bone cancer?”

Claire could tell this was a test. If she couldn’t prove herself, this shot at working alongside such an expert would vanish.

“In Western medicine, bone cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the bone or surrounding tissues…” she began.

“In traditional medicine, though, the earliest understanding of bone cancer goes all the way back to classic texts. Traditional theory says the illness comes from weak kidney energy, imbalances in yin and yang, and organs not working together. All of that lets things like cold and dampness invade the body, blocking energy and blood, which then settles in the bones and forms a tumor…”

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