"A dying person?" Elise asked from across the table, her face grim.

She added, "Dr. Zeller, could you be more specific? If you're correct, I'll certainly give you a satisfactory answer, and then we can decide if there's any opportunity for future cooperation."

Pedro gave a look, but Felix didn't return to his seat. Instead, he continued, "He has a hidden illness in his lungs that's been there for at least ten years. It has now affected all his internal organs, and I'd say even a miracle couldn't save him. He has three days to live at most. Satisfied?"

This revelation changed things, and Pedro's gaze turned cold. He finally realized why Felix was so angry.

What was a patient? Someone whose body and mind had already suffered tremendous damage. This was like adding fuel to the fire.

Elise stood up and spoke earnestly, "Dr. Zeller, you're absolutely correct, but this truly wasn't my intention. Let him speak for himself."

The man in black finally had a chance to speak and immediatel