"Apologize?" Andrew sneered, scanning the room of so-called capital experts. "I wasn''t wrong, so why should I apologize?"


    His words ignited the assembled professors and specialists who had been currying favor with the Phn family. One shouted, "How dare you question Dr. Lake''s diagnosis!"


    Another snapped, "Young man, don''t think your superficial knowledge qualifies you to challenge us. Ourbined medical expertise would take you lifetimes to learn!"


    "Young upstarts like you alwaysck patience," a third added with condescension. "Come back after ten years of serious study if you want to be taken seriously!"


    The group erupted in mockingughter, as if debating Andrew was beneath them.


    Francis growled, "Ms. Luna, let me throw this trash out. He''spletely unworthy to examine the Mr. Phn Senior."


    Luna barely nced at Andrew. To her, such mediocrity was not worth her attention. She decided to simply exin to Marvinter how hopeless his rmendation had been.


    Surprisingly, Mosby intervened. "Wait. I''d like to hear this boy justify his ims."


    He fixed Andrew with a re. "Young man, you shouldn''t speak carelessly. If you say I misdiagnosed, prove it. Don''t you know how serious the consequences are for ruining my reputation?"


    Andrew remained unfazed. "Actually, I don''t feelpelled to prove anything to you. And your precious reputation? Well, it means absolutely nothing to me."


    Mosby barked out a bitterugh, shaking his head. "I see now-you''re just seeking attention through controversy."


    His tone turned patronizing. "As your elder, I''ll be merciful this once. But remember: medical ethicse first technical skills second. You still have oceans to learn."  swnovel


    The sycophants immediately began singing Mosby''s praises. "Dr. Lake''s wisdom


    alone is worth ten years of study for this ignorant brat!"


    Another added, "Ms. Luna, please remove this arrogant fool immediately. Proper schrs like us shouldn''t have to be in the same room with his kind!"


    Luna''s frosty gaze finally settled on Andrew. "Do you have anything else to say? There are limits to how far attention-seeking behavior will be tolerated. I truly can''tprehend why Marvin would rmend someone like you."  swnovel


    Andrew''s eyes narrowed. "Disrespect me all you want-I don''t need the Phns.


    But insult Marvin indirectly, and you''ve crossed a line."


    Luna smirked. "Then show us your supposed skills instead ofining."


    Without hesitation, Andrew strode to Montgomery''s bedside.


    Francis eximed in shock, "Get your hands off him! What the hell do you think you''re doing?"


    Mosby''s face purpled with rage as he shouted, "You insolent bastard! How dare youy a finger on someone of Mr. Phn Senior''s stature? Back off now!"


    However, Andrew tuned them outpletely. His fingers moved with practiced ease as golden


    acupuncture needles slid silentet


    from his sleeve. With fluid precision, he began inserting the needles into Montgomery''s chest.  swnovel


    Some moved to stop him, but Luna raised a hand and said, "Wait. Let''s see what he''s trying to do."