Daniela stopped by a clothing store. While she picked out a fresh set of clothes to replace the dirty outfit she had been wearing, she charged and turned on her phone. Once she changed into the new clothes, she felt much better, and her spirits rose considerably.

As soon as Daniela walked out of the store, her phone started ringing.

When she saw the familiar number on the screen, the look on her face eased at last. "Hello."

"Daniela! Is that really you?" said the man on the other end. His voice shook slightly, and he struggled to keep his emotions under control. "It's Shawn. I heard you were released from prison today... I'm sorry I got there too late. I wasn't able to pick you up."

Shawn Marsh was the successor of the Marsh family, one of the most respected families in Kladbert, and he was also the president of Marsh Group. Years ago, Daniela had saved his life when they were both behind bars.

"It's okay," Daniela replied flatly.

"Daniela, my grandfather is dying," Shawn said quietly. "Specialists from all over the world have determined that he's critically ill. They believe he won't make it through the night. I know this isn't the right time, but... if there's anyone who can save him, it's you."

A faint, cold smile appeared on Daniela's lips.

The Lawson family looked down on her, and Erik believed she was a murderer. Yet one of the most influential men in the world was now asking for her help.

"Send me the address," she said shortly.

...

The following day, Daniela arrived at the villa at 106 Skyline Estates, a luxury residential community. The moment she entered the corridor, a graceful woman dressed in expensive clothes stepped in front of her with several bodyguards.

Janice Marsh, Shawn's mother, looked Daniela over from head to toe. Her gaze eventually stopped on the worn canvas shoes Daniela was wearing.

"Shawn, this is the miracle doctor you were talking about?" Janice gave a mocking laugh filled with anger. She raised a finger at Daniela and turned her frustration on Shawn. "Did prison scramble your mind? You actually brought a woman in her twenties here to treat your grandfather? Just look at her. She dresses like she's struggling to get by. I'd be surprised if she's ever even touched a scalpel!"

"Mom, watch your words!" Shawn said as he moved in front of Daniela and stood between them. He kept her behind him while staring at Janice with a hard look. "Daniela is Ms. Foster's apprentice. I've personally seen what she's capable of!"

"Ianna Foster?" Janice replied with a cold laugh. "The so-called Phantom Doctor who disappeared seven years ago? How do you even know she's really her apprentice? Shawn, your grandfather is suffering cardiac arrest right now. The world's top specialists are inside doing everything they can to save him. Are you seriously planning to bring a female ex-convict in there and put the entire Marsh family at risk?"

Not a trace of emotion appeared on Daniela's face. She calmly reached into her coat and took out an old white porcelain bottle. Then she lightly flipped open the lid with her fingertips.

"This is the Life Elixir personally made by Ms. Foster." Daniela fixed Janice with a sharp stare. "If you keep me standing here for another three seconds, the patient's heart monitor will stop. And when that happens, you'll be the one responsible for bringing disaster to the Marsh family."

"What?!" The pressure coming from Daniela caught Janice off guard. Before she realized it, she had already taken a step backward.

Right then, a sharp machine alarm suddenly rang from inside the room where Shawn's grandfather was being treated.

The attending physician treating Shawn's grandfather shouted in a tense voice, "The patient has stopped breathing on his own! Get ready for defibrillation!"

Daniela said nothing more. She moved past Janice and pushed the door open.

"Who are you? Leave right now!" the attending physician yelled, sweat running down their face.

"Shawn, empty the room." Daniela did not turn around as she headed straight for the operating table.

A harsh look flashed in Shawn's eyes. With one wave of his hand, he ordered his bodyguards to remove every doctor who had spoken against Daniela.

Beneath the surgical lights, the air around Daniela changed in an instant.

After putting on a mask, Daniela picked up the scalpel, and her eyes turned firm.

"Make the incision," she said in a calm voice without any emotion.

Once Shawn's grandfather's chest was opened, Daniela saw his heart. It had nearly reached the point of collapse and was covered with scars.

The heart no longer beat. It looked like a piece of dead flesh.

"His heart is already destroyed. It won't survive another stitch," explained the assistant beside her in a shaking voice. "Miss Lawson, we can't continue..."

Daniela answered in a low and steady voice, "As long as I'm here, he won't die!"