Irina's POV
The Cross family's bold demand to become the Shaws' exclusive medical partners was breathtaking in its audacity. Landing such a deal with Arland's most powerful family would catapult them to unprecedented heights.
I watched Milo's frown deepen as he wrestled with the decision.
His thoughts were practically written across his face - Wilson had already chosen me as his doctor, and Sloane refused treatment from anyone else. We were both stubborn as hell once we made up our minds.
But the Cross family claimed to have Revival Grass.
Milo was truly trapped between a rock and a hard place.
Isobel's expression grew thoughtful too. From a business standpoint, partnering with the Cross family would be disastrous for the Shaw empire long-term.
Yet they held the one thing that could save her siblings.
After a long pause, Milo finally spoke. "I'll need to consult my grandson. That boy does whatever he pleases - if he refuses, my hands are tied."
