The father and son glanced at each other again, and Langston shook his head and said, “I guess my background check didn't unearth that." His son was beaten Like this, and he was so angry that he wanted to avenge his son as soon as possible. Who cared about Sheffield's research project? He wanted to make sure his patent failed.

Trevor's mood was ruined by what he had heard.

"Yeah. So if he gets that patent he has applied for, he'll be rich and powerful. That patent might catapult him to fame internationally.”

There was a good reason for Darius to support Sheffield's research efforts.

Langston touched the back of his head and said, “He's just a doctor and wet behind the ears, too. How could a young man be so powerful? You're not pulling my leg, are you, Trevor?"

Trevor glared at him angrily and said, “No way! I wouldn't lie to you!

Sheffield and the youngest son of Darius are good friends. What's more, he is the future son-in-law of Sidell, Dean of First General Hospital.

Sidell thinks the world of the guy. Sheffield is a notorious womanizer.

Sidell knows that, and yet he wants his daughter to marry him. You know why? Once Sheffield's drug is on the market, it will bring in tens of billions of dollars in profit. Maybe more. He'll be a rich and powerful man then. Once that happens, Sidell, as his father-in-law, will reap the benefits. He'll have money and influence, too."

When Calvert heard what they were talking about, his expression darkened. His hands were clenched into fists under the table.

He had thought that Sheffield was just Evelyn's boy toy. Much to his surprise, he was quite a capable young man. He never imagined the guy might be a decent fighter, to boot.

"So he's beyond my reach? I don't believe it! Vernon, the people I sent to teach the doctor a lesson called me and said another group showed up and foiled their plans. Do me a favor, will you?" They all knew what he was getting at.

However, Vernon hadn't said anything for a long time, and just sat there, smoking his cigar.

Noticing that Vernon was quiet, Langston became anxious and said,

“Penny for your thoughts, Vernon. You afraid of him, too? What is it about this guy?"

“Not really." Vernon finally opened his mouth.

Langston's spirits lifted at his words. But what Vernon said next sent his mood crashing against the rocks of reality.

"You don't get it. The guy you're talking about is my best disciple,”

Vernon said. He was just worried about Sheffield; he hadn't been able to see him since he had treated his broken leg. He didn't know

Sheffield was involved in all that!

Next time he saw Sheffield, he would knock him on his head.

The other three men in the private room were rendered speechless. The father and son were completely disappointed.

They knew that Vernon and Trevor wouldn't help them. But Calvert didn't give up. He was determined to have Evelyn. Now that he couldn't beat

Sheffield in a fair fight, he had to come up with more underhanded plans. Maybe he could make Sheffield look bad in front of Evelyn.

At dinner