Arnold immediately said, "Are you sincere? We're here to invest money, not ask you for money. It's just a hospital room, right?"The assistant doctor looked conflicted, hesitating to speak.Arnold glanced inside and disdainfully said, "What's the big deal? We've seen mentally ill patients. Why is your situation so special? Open it! I must see who's so important inside."At this point, Wilbur also needed help to handle it. "Mr. Nick, it's indeed a bit challenging for us. This person is somewhat special. We can negotiate if there are objections, but we can't breach the contract. At least, not for now.""It's okay. We just want to see the interior conditions. If there's nothing special, then forget it!" Nick said.While they were talking, I kept my eyes on the person on the bed. She was unaffected by the external disturbances, motionless, with her hair covering her entire face. She might be asleep.I was so anxious that I almost shouted out Beatrice's name. But at a time like this,
I followed the group outside, feeling a little reluctant. I reflected on the glimpse of Beatrice I had just witnessed.As we walked out of the building toward the front of the main one, a Maserati entered the courtyard, casually parking without any regard for rules. A glamorous woman stepped out of the car.After getting out, she removed the sunglasses from her face and looked at us arrogantly with an air of superiority. This must be the legendary Hazelyn Marrow, daughter of the Chandler family.My anger surged, but I had to endure it for Beatrice's safety. After all, the Chandler family still had some influence in Gerby, and we couldn't confirm whether Beatrice was truly ill.We also lacked concrete evidence to prove that any wrongdoing had been done, and we couldn't take Beatrice away. If the Chandler family intervened, we wouldn’t be able to take Beatrice with us, and we might put her in danger.Byron definitely had issues. It seemed we had to bring down Byron if we wanted to r
Arnold dismissed him. "So what? A milk seller can act all arrogant now? You'd better tone it down, got that?""Don’t be unreasonable, Arnold. Let’s go." Nick said sternly as he cast a faint glance at Hazelyn. It was just a fleeting look, but it was enough to make Hazelyn guess what he meant. The cold aura emanating from him was intimidating.In the end, Hazelyn didn't dare pick a fight.Arnold remained silent and followed Nick, who walked confidently toward the exit.Then, we each boarded two luxurious cars. Under their watchful eyes, we left with heads held high.On the way back, I kept thinking about Beatrice's final gesture. Was she anxious for me to leave? But her vacant gaze and dull expression made me uncertain. Was she really sick? The way she looked at me sent shivers down my spine. It was not a gaze a normal person would give anyone.Our group returned to the hotel we had stayed at last night, and I went back to my room.Arnold immediately asked, "Did you see her, Chlo?
"What are you saying? Absolutely not! We need to handle this quietly ourselves. We can’t make this public. If the news leaks, the investigation will fail, and it might lead to unforeseen complications." Sean quickly told the man, "Use your brain. I bet this involves higher-ups for sure."Everyone agreed with Sean."I really want to meet this Byron guy," I said.Finn immediately added, "There's a business networking party in Gerby tonight, and many local and foreign businessmen will attend. Byron should be there."It was almost noon. If I wanted to return to Foswood by today, I needed to leave soon.I looked at Nick, and he understood my meaning. After thinking for a moment, he said, "We should stay. I want to meet those important people in Gerby, and Arnold’s here too. We can go together."After finalizing the plan, Finn left, saying goodbye until the evening. The rest of us went downstairs for lunch.Later, I went to explore the malls in Gerby with Eleanor. We were planning to
Even though I was already his wife, his words still moved me. We were destined to be together, and I was grateful to the heavens for giving me this perfect man to spend the rest of my life with.The party in Gerby was on the top floor of the Saint Eastin International, the most luxurious banquet hall in Gerby and the tallest landmark in the city.Arnold, dressed in a tailored suit and leather shoes, accompanied me. His elegant demeanor attracted many admiring glances.There were quite a few foreigners in attendance at the party.Both Eleanor and I wore suits. Since there were no international brands at the shopping mall, we opted for local top-tier brands. But I didn’t expect to find myself embroiled in an inexplicable situation with Hazelyn just because of my outfit.The scene was bustling, with glasses clinking, lively conversations, and men laughing at every corner. On the other hand, women discussed and evaluated each other's appearances.The women were mostly adorned in even
I could sense the disdain the two women behind me had for the Chandler family."Hmph. The Russell family is just as deceitful. They’re cut from the same cloth as Byron. If you ask me, if Helen hadn't married Byron, she wouldn't have died so early.""All her troubles were caused by her own mistakes. Our daughters should be careful when they look for a man. Gabriel isn’t a good person either. Look at Hazelyn. She's only a little younger than her elder sister. It shows that there was definitely something between Byron and Jocelyn! Helen might have been driven to her death by those two." The two women chatted fervently.I pretended to lose my balance and staggered backward, bumping into one of the ladies. I quickly bent down to apologize."Oops. I'm so sorry!" I smiled apologetically.The woman turned to look at me and said gently, "No worries. It's okay."I quickly continued, "You’re both very kind. You have an air of prosperity, unlike those other women."My words pleased them, an
I glanced at Eleanor and whispered, "They're talking about Sautoir Fine Jewelry.”The two ladies beside me commented, "Young people nowadays are so materialistic. They don't even look at who's wearing the jewelry. Is that girl a princess?”It seemed these two individuals harbored deep-seated resentment toward the Chandler family.Just as I was about to inquire further, there was a sudden commotion behind us."Oh, Ms. Hazelyn, your gown is gorgeous! I've been admiring it for quite some time.""I love your jewelry! Is it from Sautoir? It looks quite expensive.""Haha. It’s not expensive at all. Just a little over a million dollars. After all, our family collaborates with Sautoir, so I always get to choose from the latest release.”I found her words amusing. Collaborating with Sautoir? The Chandler family? This was news to me.I discreetly listened to their conversation, and the two middle-aged ladies beside me scoffed, casting a sidelong glance at Hazelyn."I heard the Chandler
"I think you better tell me exactly what you were doing at the hospital," Hazelyn said arrogantly with her arms crossed over her chest.I smiled and softly said, "Ms. Hazelyn, right? Who says you can't discuss investments while wearing a simple outfit?”Hazelyn exaggeratedly laughed. "Look at you. You’re dressed so shabbily yet dare to be so confident.""Ms. Hazelyn, do you place so much importance on money? What kind of attire, in your opinion, would make someone look like an investor?" I pressed on with a challenging tone.She snorted dismissively, rolling her eyes. "Certainly not like you. Just tell me. What exactly are you doing in Gerby?"The people around us shifted their attention to me, and their gazes now carried suspicion, as if I were some dubious character.I calmly said, "What? Is it necessary to inform the Chandler family whenever someone comes to Gerby?""It depends on the matter. I think it's necessary for your case," Hazelyn said unapologetically.Gabriel, by h