Chapter 191: This Is Medicine, Not Something to Wash Down With Booze

"Okay." The receptionist smiled and left. Mary Porter was a seasoned professional. She knew Pierce Jackson was swamped, so she made an excuse and headed out first. Kyle wanted to stick around. As the bitterness faded from his mouth, the sting in his cheek flared up. After mulling it over, he decided to go. His mentor was great at everything-except for that temper. The man liked to smack people. "Alright, see you." Pierce nodded and didn't walk them out. He returned to his desk and got back to...