Chapter 1564

"Wait, what?" Katie asked, uncertain if she'd heard Bernard right. "Are you serious?" "Who's joking here? I'm a professional," Bernard said, his expression serious. "Your issue is caused by excess toxins in your body. You need to detox. Trust me—drink plenty of hot water and sweat it out; you'll feel better before you know it!" Katie regarded him with skepticism. He seemed sincere, but it all sounded so ridiculous. Upholding his principle of exceptional service, Bernard bowed slightly. "Thank you for having me. The consultation fee is one thousand dollars. Would you like to pay in cash or by card?" "What?" Katie exclaimed, her jaw dropping in disbelief. "Do you think you're some kind of miracle worker? A thousand bucks for a single visit? Why not just rob a bank instead?" "Surely you're joking, Ms. Katie," Bernard replied, a sly smile creeping onto his face. "In this business, our prices are fully transparent. My rates are fixed for a reason. And remember, my customers come first;