The Great Medical Saint novel Chapter 25

Matthew admired Fred's strategy. However, it wasn't the right time to say that. He could only comfort Rachel.

"It's all right. Don't be afraid. I'm here. I'll help you if anything happens."

Rachel looked at Matthew and lost her confidence. "This isn't about curing diseases and saving lives. This is a business battle. You're just a doctor. You wouldn't understand even if I explained."

She was already flustered, yet Matthew was boasting.

Matthew felt the need to reveal a little of his background. "I know a few people in Khoitwood. All of them are capable individuals. If you need help, I can introduce them to you. They will ensure you win this competition."

Rachel shook her head. "It's not about my health. It's my career that's in trouble. Can these doctors you know help me?

"Don't make things worse, all right? I might not be able to return to the Carter family if I lose this battle. Even Grandpa might not be able to save me."

Realizing she couldn't just sit and wait, she said, "I need to visit the Lloyd family. I have a 50% chance of winning if they're willing to support me."

Matthew remembered someone from the Lloyd family. It was Hugo Lloyd.

Last year, Hugo had had a strange disease and sought treatment from Matthew. After three treatments, Matthew had completely cured Hugo. Hugo had been extremely grateful and sometimes visited him.

He had shared stories about his family's history. He had mentioned that his grandfather, Jake Lloyd, had started as a peddler and eventually became a businessman with shops all over the country.

At the time, Hugo had been the head of the family.

If the Lloyds Rachel was referring to were the same ones, things would be much simpler. "Rachel, are you referring to the Lloyd family, whose ancestor started out as a peddler?"

Rachel nodded. "Yes. There's only one Lloyd family with such a reputation in Khoitwood. So you have heard of them. The Lloyd family is indeed well-known."

Matthew was delighted. "Great. Leave this matter to me. It's just a matter of a few words."

Rachel frowned. He was boasting again.

She finally identified his biggest flaw. He liked to boast and take on responsibility, which seemed manly but was actually immature.

The Lloyd family was so influential that even Fred couldn't be sure of securing their support, yet Matthew claimed it was a simple matter.