The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1443

Growing up with a steady diet of World War II movies, Lydia had always dreamed of serving her country, of one day taking down the enemy with valor and pride. As soon as she was old enough, she enlisted, eager to turn her childhood dreams into reality.

Tonight, Thalassa caught Lydia’s surprised gaze with a knowing smile. “Lydia, I’ve got something to discuss with you.”

“You come back in the middle of the night to talk? This must be something big,” Lydia said with wide-eyed curiosity as she ushered her friend inside.

After Thalassa greeted Lydia’s parents with a warm hello, they retreated to Lydia’s bedroom for some private talks.

Lydia poured a glass of drink for her friend. “Sit down, don’t fuss. I’ve got some serious business to talk about,” Thalassa said, setting the glass aside and pulling Lydia down beside her.

“What’s this? A matter of national importance? You look so stern; it’s giving me the jitters,” Lydia said, her voice deep and boyish.

back home out of the service now, looking for something to do, right? How about I set you up with a great opportunity?” Thalassa said, her clear eyes locking

find a job? Somehow, I feel like there’s

Her military background had honed

throat before she continued, “You’ve heard of Dr. Samuel Funke, haven’t you? He’s a renowned physician, known far and wide for his expertise in acupuncture and Western surgical techniques. He’s looking to take on an apprentice in traditional

can learn medicine? I don’t know the first thing about it,” Lydia said,

Of course you can handle it. Besides, your grandma’s been bedridden since her fall. Imagine if a master acupuncturist could treat her, she might just get back on her feet. And if Dr. Funke won’t come himself, once you’ve learned, you can treat her yourself. Wouldn’t that be something

said,

if Lydia could master the art of acupuncture, she might heal her

grandmother took a bad fall and became paralyzed, Lýdia left the military early to be by her side, afraid that if she waited any longer,

knowledge to help her grandmother, Lydia had no reasons to decline.

We’re heading to Starhaven now,” Thalassa said.