Chapter 8: Sophia’s Reward

"Mr. West's indicators have all returned to normal. If there are no complications, he should be able to leave the hospital soon," Doctor Hart said with a smile to Sophia.

"That's great! Grandpa is finally alright!" Seeing that Old Mr. West's complexion had returned to normal, Davina was overjoyed and burst into tears.

Sophia's heart, which had been in suspense, finally settled down at this moment. She was so excited that she bowed deeply to Ethan, "Mr. Gray, thank you so much. From today onwards, you are my grandfather's savior and an honored guest of the West family!"

Ethan smiled, "Miss West, there's no need to be so polite. I'm glad your grandfather is alright."

The hospital's specialists and nurses were also in the ward at this time. Witnessing this scene, they were all very shocked. Originally, they thought that Doctor Hart had found the way to treat Old Mr. West. But none of them had expected that the mysterious illness, which had left their entire team of experts helpless, was actually cured by this young man in front of them.

"Mr. Gray, it's an honor to have had the opportunity to assist you," Doctor Hart said respectfully as he shook hands with Ethan.

Ethan nodded, "Have you heard of silver needle acupuncture?"

"I once had the fortune to see one of my mentor's old friends use silver needles to treat a patient. That divine doctor saved a dying patient with the same silver needles you used," Doctor Hart said in a low voice.

Ethan was taken aback upon hearing this, a hint of somber emotion flashed in his eyes, but he quickly recovered. He exchanged contact information with Doctor Hart and agreed to have a detailed chat over a meal when they had the time.

At this moment, someone patted Ethan's shoulder from behind. "Hey, my grandfather wants to speak to you." It was Davina.

Ethan walked over to Old Mr. West, nodding slightly, "Sir."

"Mr. Gray, thank you very much," the old man said, though still very weak even after waking up.

"No worries, I'm very glad you're alright," Ethan nodded to him.

"So, what exactly is that 'Gu' worm? Why is it... alive? Why was it in my grandfather's body?" Davina asked with a fearful expression, feeling that she would have nightmares tonight.

Ethan looked at Old Mr. West, "Have you been to any unusual places recently? Eaten anything you don't usually eat?"

"I recently went to an auction in the suburbs, but I didn't eat anything special, though..." the old man said thoughtfully.

"Though what, Grandpa? Tell us!" Davina asked urgently.

The old man glanced at Sophia, thought for a moment, and then said, "It's nothing special, I just drank some wine."

Sophia frowned, "Grandpa, I will get to the bottom of this. Whoever is trying to harm you, I won't let them get away with it!"

She was furious. She had never imagined that there could be such a strange and vicious way of poisoning someone in this world, putting a live worm in a human body, how painful that must be! No matter who was so bold, she would make them pay!

Ethan reminded the West family of a few things and then bid them farewell and left the ward.

"Mr. Gray!" Sophia chased after him and handed him a small black and gold card, "This is our West family's Premium VIP card. From now on, you will enjoy the best services at all the West family-owned properties!"

Ethan did not refuse, accepting the card with a smile.

At this moment, Sophia's driver walked over and interrupted their conversation, "Miss West, Old Mr. West asked us to drive Mr. Gray."

Sophia glanced at the driver. The employees of the West family were usually very perceptive and wouldn't interrupt their boss while talking to a guest. Considering that the driver might be acting on her grandfather's direct orders, she didn't blame him.

As Sophia and Ethan walked out of the hospital, a silver Bentley was already waiting at the entrance.

Ethan was about to get in the car when he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. He discreetly looked around but didn't notice anything unusual.

"Mr. Gray? Is everything okay?" Sophia asked curiously.

"Nothing, I thought I saw someone I knew," Ethan smiled.

Maybe it was just his imagination. A lot had happened today, and he might be overly cautious.

After getting in the car, Ethan took out his phone and noticed several missed calls from Victoria. While he was staring at the name in a daze, a pair of delicate hands took his phone away.

Sophia swiftly locked and turned off his phone. Seeing Ethan still in a daze, she chuckled softly, "What, are you sad to part with your ex-wife?"

Ethan frowned, "What does it have to do with you?"

Sophia raised her elegant eyebrows and leaned closer. Her fragrance subtly wafted into Ethan's nose, making him momentarily dazed.

"Mr. Gray," Sophia said softly, "you saved my grandfather today, and I want to thank you properly."

Ethan nodded, "The promised reward is enough."

Sophia laughed; her voice was melodious, "Don't you want some other kind of reward?"

She leaned in closer, her breath warm on Ethan's right ear, making his face feel a bit hot.

"Ethan Gray, I think you deserve a better reward," Sophia whispered.

The back seat of the Bentley was spacious, but Ethan felt confined, unsure how to breathe. The woman in front of him was incredibly alluring and seductive. He wasn't a fool and naturally understood her implication.

He cleared his throat, "Miss West, I..."

Suddenly, the driver braked hard and stopped by the roadside.

Ethan quickly turned around and saw that they had stopped in a deserted area.

"Miss West, I'm sorry, but they forced me! I didn't have a choice!" the driver shouted before quickly running off and disappearing.

At the same time, two black vans pulled up, blocking their escape route from the front and back.

The car doors opened, and a dozen masked men wielding clubs rushed out aggressively!