Neil’s face remained serious, but inside, he felt a flicker of unease. He had already taken medication to numb any nerve pain. Lise had told him his mother had asked Hades to check on him. When Hades brought out the rubber hammer earlier, he instantly knew her plan. He gathered all his willpower, along with the effects of the medication, to hold back his instinctive reaction. But he wasn’t sure if these tactics could trick Hades. If she found out about the medication, his whole plan would fall apart.

Katelyn examined Neil’s calf muscles closely.

“You’ve been in a wheelchair for nearly two months, right? Why are your calf muscles still so strong, like anyone else’s?”

Everyone knew that muscles would weaken without exercise. If someone broke a leg, the muscle tone in each leg would be noticeably different after two months. Neil’s leg muscles looked completely fine, but his earlier knee-jerk reflex had shown Katelyn that he truly had no feeling in them.

Mabel, feeling skeptical, asked, “So, is there really no hope for Neil’s legs?”

“When it comes to nerve damage, even the best medical skills can’t help. Since he’s already accustomed to the wheelchair, he’ll have to continue relying on it,” Katelyn replied as she packed her medical kit.

Before she left the room, she gave Neil a thoughtful look. She was set on finding out the truth.

Then, Katelyn walked out of the hospital. She chose to drive home for a quick break.

The high-stakes auction tonight was sure to be a tough challenge. Evening arrived quickly. Katelyn and Vincent reached the auction venue just in time. After showing their invitations, they were let in.

Katelyn remembered the last auction she attended—it was for a design by her friend. At these upscale events, everyone was dressed to impress, holding champagne glasses and mingling in small groups, chatting with perfect phony smiles, creating a seemingly pleasant atmosphere.

“Are many people here for the Spring Snow Herb today?” Katelyn whispered to Vincent, observing the reactions of those around her.

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She had attended enough of these events to recognize most of the elite, even if she didn’t know their names. But this time, she saw many unfamiliar faces. Besides, the Spring Snow Herb was indeed featured as the main attraction at this auction.

Vincent nodded, looking serious.

“I heard the Walsh family from Chaepstow is here too, and they really want the Spring Snow Herb.”

A shadow flickered in Katelyn’s eyes. She had heard of the Walsh family from Chaepstow. Like the Lawrence family, their business had mostly been overseas but seemed to be gradually returning to the country in recent years. In terms of power, they could rival the Adams family. They would be the toughest rival at today’s auction.

Katelyn knew she had to get herself ready.

“No matter who I’m up against, I must get the Spring Snow Herb,” she said firmly.

Vincent nodded, a determined spark in his eyes. He was ready to help Katelyn get whatever she wanted.

As the night went on, more people filled the venue.

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