Chapter 38 A Moment to Shine

Heatonmon's face was as dark as the sky before a storm, his tone sharp as he spoke to Holton: "Son, if you think your mouth shouldn't be talking today, then keep it shut and go back to Oasis City to lay low. Stop causing trouble here." Heatonmon's eyes were filled with anxiety, fearing Holton's bluntness might ruin things, especially by offending their esteemed guest, Tyre, someone they couldn't afford to upset. Holton felt stifled inside but understood his father's intent was for the greater good. He tried to calm down, making his words less harsh: "Dad, you have to understand, as the head of the Health Bureau, I have to be responsible for public health. Any medication, without strict clinical testing, can't be allowed to circulate easily. Otherwise, it's no different from committing murder." "Rules? You brat, you've got some nerve talking to me about rules!" Heatonmon's anger flared up. "Rules are made by people and broken by people! Don't think that just because you hold a high