Chapter 243: The Acupuncture Battle (Part One)
Everything Bernard and the others had imagined was fueled by doubt.
The truth was simple—he didn't trust Tracy.
And everything he'd just said made it painfully obvious.
Without a shred of subtlety, he was putting the blame squarely on Holbrook, accusing him of ignorance. It was clear Bernard was even considering expelling him from the Traditional Medicine Association altogether.
Holbrook, once a respected elder in the world of traditional medicine, hadn't planned on re-entering the professional scene. If not for his visit to Feazer Medical Clinic for a personal diagnosis, he would've continued enjoying the twilight of his life in peace.
Given his years of contributions and accolades, the Traditional Medicine Association could have easily reserved an honorary title for him. In an academic setting, he would be treated like a distinguished professor—honored, respected, and unchallenged.
But now, the reckless choices he'd made in recent days had tarnished everything.
Bernard would not allow someone so sullied to maintain any stature within the Association.
Holbrook understood the unspoken message all too well. Disappointment weighed heavily in his expression as he shook his head and muttered, "Mr. Luker, since you've made your stance so clear, there's nothing left for me to say. I won't stay in the Association any longer."
He still had pride.
Never before had he realized how arrogant, petty, and foolish these people were. If they could turn their backs on him so easily, then there was no reason to remain among them.