“Dr. Chadwick, our debt to you is immeasurable. I did vow that whoever saved him would receive a 10% share in the Fredrick family. I am a man of my word."

But Mitchel declined with a dismissive wave of his hand, saying, “There's no need. I was already committed to this surgery. You were generous to my family in times of crisis. Consider this my repayment.”

Hearing this, Aldus did not press further, but made another request.

"I implore you, Dr. Chadwick, to keep what you have seen and done here confidential. No word of this to anyone.”

His sigh echoed in the room as he added, “I hope he can make a fresh start, free from the shackles of his past."