Raymond said, narrowing his eyes at the man on the treatment table. Colin nodded, setting his lips into a firm line. "Thank you for trusting me, sir. I will be your loyal servant until my Last breath.”

Smiling with satisfaction, Raymond ordered one of his men to retrieve the pills.

Another ten days passed.

“Jack, how are you feeling now?" Betsey asked worriedly.

Jack was taking the pills Maria gave him and practicing karate she taught him every day, and he had stopped practicing the ancient martial arts.