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    She was already sure that Kevin was her brother and he had her best interests at heart, so there was no need for her to hide anything from him. After all, he was her closest family, and he had once risked his life to protect her.


    After her firm “no,” Marissa turned towards Kevin, who had just looked away, giving her a glimpse of his profile.


    Even though she could only see his profile and his face was hidden behind a mask, Marissa could sense a trace of happiness in him from her answer.


    This made Marissa even more certain that he valued how she felt about him. There had to be a reason he refused to acknowledge their sibling rtionship.


    As she reflected on this, a subtle smile crossed her lips. She felt reassured by Kevin’s response.


    Her brother hadn’t forgotten about her!


    She then faced Sheppard and inquired, “What secret?”


    Filled with hope, Sheppard quickly rose to his feet and respectfully asked, “Ms. President, are you familiar with a rare medical text known as the Medical Manual?”


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    Marissa, pausing briefly, affirmed, “Of course, I’ve heard of it.”


    The Medical Manual was an ancient medical text, passed down over two thousand years. Itpiled countless treatment methods for a variety ofplex diseases. It was the dream of every aspiring doctor to master the medical knowledge it contained.


    Sadly, the book disappeared three hundred years ago and became the stuff of legends. Its location or even its existence was unknown to all.


    Should the Medical Manual resurface, it would be considered an invaluable artifact, igniting fervent pursuit among medical professionals worldwide.


    Marissa was puzzled as to why Sheppard,ing from a family known for their artistic pursuits, would bring up a topic rted to medicine.


    As she pondered this, Sheppard said, “Since you’re familiar with this book, I don’t need to introduce it. I’ll just tell you where to find it.”


    “Do you know where the Medical Manual is?” Marissa asked, her eyes narrowing in suspicion.


    “Don’t try to deceive me, Sheppard. The Medical Manual has been missing for three centuries. Countless medical professionals have searched for it in vain. How would someone from an artistic background know of its whereabouts?”


    Sheppard smiled and said, “You might not be aware, but my niece, Caylee, who has been in a vegetative state for twenty-two years, was married to a medical prodigy and the former head of the Nash family, Brian Nash.”


    When Marissa heard Sheppard bring up her parents, her face showed a mix of emotions, though hidden behind a mask.


    She battled the rising feelings within and asked, “Is the Medical Manual connected to Brian?”


    “Yes,” responded Sheppard, his answer clear and straightforward


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