While everyone knew Milena had a capable assistant named Levi, few realized this was the same Levi who belonged to the Yruzias royal family. His uncle was none other than Howell Douglas, the retired king of Yruzias, making the cover story flawless.

Levi’s words sealed Elliana’s resolve—she would take the case. This was a chance that came once in a lifetime. The Thompson family stood among Yruzias’s most powerful, their influence deeply tied to the royal household. Treating Howell would not only give her a legitimate reason to enter the country without suspicion, but it would also open a direct path to the Thompsons themselves.

Still, Elliana knew she had to tread carefully. Treating a royal was no small matter; one wrong move could spell disaster. After a brief silence, she asked calmly, “What exactly happened to your uncle?”

Levi sighed.

“A few years ago, he had a skiing accident and hit his head. The impact caused a blood clot in his brain. Since then, his health has declined. The royal doctors fear the risks of surgery, so he has been on conservative treatment. That’s actually why he abdicated.”

This was undoubtedly a royal secret, but Levi, trusting Elliana completely, held nothing back.

Elliana listened intently.

“His condition has worsened lately,” Levi continued, his tone tightening.

“He’s now completely paralyzed. The doctors say surgery is the only hope, but none of them dares to operate. So, I revealed I was Milena’s assistant. Please don’t be angry—I didn’t know what else to do.”

Having lost his parents young, Levi had always looked up to his uncle Howell, who raised him with care.

Despite growing up in privilege, Levi had always been drawn to medicine. His passion had led him to study abroad, where fate connected him with Milena—Elliana’s other identity.

At Elliana’s request, Levi had lived under two masks: an ordinary man outside the palace, and a prince within it. No one in Yruzias knew he served under Milena, and no one in the medical world knew he belonged to the royal family.

But now, desperate to save his uncle, Levi had revealed the truth. His hands fidgeted nervously, afraid Elliana would be furious.

To his surprise, Elliana smiled.

“Don’t worry. I’m not mad at you.”

The truth was, she was thankful. He had just handed her the perfect opportunity on a silver platter.

“Thank you.” Levi looked visibly relieved. Then, unable to hide his worry, he asked, “After I told them about you, they insisted you come in person to treat my uncle. Will you accept?”

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