Melanie turned back to see Sonia, right in the front of the queue beside her.She had almost forgotten about Sonia.Ever since she cured Gabriel of his condition, Sonia, who kept causing trouble in the Frost family, and Yvonne Frost, who didn’t like her, never appeared before her again.Melanie found it ridiculous for Sonia to be here.“Ms. Sullivan, are you here to attend the medical forum as well?” Melanie asked, suddenly feeling a strong urge to laugh.“Please, call me Dr. Sullivan.”Sonia waved the resume in her hands.She said smugly, “You might not know this, but I’ve been studying medicine over the past half a year. My mentor says I’m highly talented. How should I put this? Look, you and I are worlds apart. I am qualified to enter the forum!”Melanie glanced at Sonia’s resume, her eyes darkening.She was shocked by the idea of Sonia studying medicine. Was Sonia provoked by her into doing it?The entry requirements were confusing, too. Was Sonia really that talented?M
“Who…”Melanie had wanted to explain that she didn’t mean to show any disrespect to the experts, but the organizers throwing their weight around and encouraging factions wasn’t something worthy of respect.She didn’t want anyone taking her words out of context.Before she could even explain herself, she realized that the man who just emerged was someone she knew.Sonia thought that Melanie was asking Professor Marshall who he was.Thinking that Melanie didn’t know Professor Marshall’s identity, Sonia stepped forward and said ingratiatingly, “He’s the famous Professor Marshall! He’s an expert in advanced medical science, and the key case studies to be shared today all come from him! Is he not worthy of your respect?”She even ended with a critical question…Melanie sneered. “I didn’t mean that. I believe that those who know, will know.”“The forum’s about to begin. Why aren’t things wrapping up here?”Professor Marshall didn’t say anything further. He instead turned around to q
Although interrupting someone wasn’t courteous and wasn’t something Professor Marshall liked to do, but…He truly didn’t see how Sonia qualified for entry based on her own. Most of all, he didn’t want to listen to her lie through her teeth and pollute his ears.“Professor Marshall! Professor, please hear me out. There must be a misunderstanding…”Staff members began clearing out the scene, but Sonia refused to leave. That was when she heard the staff members calling for security. She had no choice but to leave with a tail between her legs, not forgetting to glare at Melanie before leaving.The crowd continued making comments about Melanie, but the way they looked at her had changed. A resume Professor Marshall complimented was undoubtedly amazing!Through Professor Marshall’s summary, they were impressed to hear about the various feats that this doctor managed to achieve at such a young age.“That doctor said it well! How could a staff member of the forum be bribed? To think th
All the experts were sparkling with wit during the medical exchange forum.The juniors off-stage were awestruck by every single case study shared.That was especially so when Professor Marshall made his final presentation, during which he analyzed two successful medical cases featuring patients in vegetative state regaining consciousness.What’s more, both cases happened within this year.Professor Marshall realized how effective his treatment was, and was therefore excited to return home to share his success so that fellow doctors can test it out and provide him with suggestions. Having great minds come together may accelerate the refinement of this preliminary success.Melanie’s excitement was bubbling in her chest throughout the forum.Professor Turner was right.The symptoms the patients exhibited in those two medical cases sounded similar to that of her mother! Like her mother, the cause of them being in a vegetative state was accidental.If she could apply Professor Marsh
Melanie smiled helplessly as she took the parcel from Nancy’s arms. “Nancy, go ahead and retire for the night. I’ll take this upstairs myself.”Nancy saw Melanie’s expression, and couldn’t hold back a chuckle.Preparations for the anniversary celebration were in full swing, and many had been coming to their house to take photos as materials for the event. Nancy overheard them talking about Melanie finally finding the one, and was preparing to announce her engagement during the anniversary celebration…Nancy felt glad for the old master and mistress, who couldn’t be by Melanie’s side.-Melanie headed upstairs with the huge parcel in her arms, her flip-flops slapping against her heels. She opened the parcel, and found a gown, jewelry, and a pair of shoes…Her brows arched.She picked up her phone lying on the table, and called the sender of the parcel.Before she could speak, the man on the line said, “Have you finally opened the parcel?”“I told you, I’m very busy,” she said.
“Miss Melanie, please hear me out…”The department head was afraid that Melanie might get angry, and explained everything in a hurry.“We had no choice. We didn’t invite them in the first place…but this afternoon, Daniel Jones brought a bunch of men and caused a scene at our office. He said he had a part to play in Jones Enterprise since its establishment. Although he was no longer part of the enterprise right now, he insisted on being at the anniversary celebration.“There were many people crowding around, including reporters. We had no choice but to agree to his request to avoid any negative press coverage…”“I got it,” Melanie said with a nod.The moment Daniel and his family set their minds on causing trouble, the outcome would be the same even if Melanie tried to stop them from attending. She decided to just wait and see what happens.Melanie assured the department head, “Don’t worry, there’s no need to be so tense. Just send someone to keep an eye on that family.”Upon hea
That evening, Jones Enterprise’s anniversary celebration was held in its banquet hall. Invited guests started streaming in two hours ahead of the start time.Annie and William returned to the country in advance to help Melanie with the event. When they saw Gabriel arriving, Annie asked in surprise, “Mr. Lindsey, why are you here today?”“Today’s occasion is so important to Melanie, of course I have to come,” Gabriel said sincerely. Annie pursed her lips. After much hesitation, she said, “You’re right, it’s a very important occasion for Jones Enterprise and Melanie herself. See how romantic the event decoration is… Jefford…will be proposing to Melanie during the banquet later…”“I know…” Gabriel said with a nod.He had long heard about it. That was why he said that today’s occasion was very important to Melanie. He wanted to witness it for himself.Annie saw the sincerity in Gabriel’s eyes, and her heart ached for him. She couldn’t help but say, “Mr. Lindsey, you might not be f
Melanie heard the mockery in her voice and turned to see Lena, whom she hadn’t met for a while. Lena’s parents were standing right behind her, as if they were her bodyguards.“Relatives?” Melanie sneered.She couldn’t even be bothered to take another glance at Lena. Instead, she turned to the reporters’ camera. “How do all of you understand the term relatives? She never once appeared when either I or Jones Enterprise met with trouble. Conversely, she insists on being part of the picture when Jones Enterprise is at the peak of its glory. People like this can hardly be considered family!” she said.“Well said, Miss Melanie!”Some of the media partners remembered what Lena had been guilty of before, and eagerly stood on Melanie’s side.Just then, Annie squeezed through the crowd and grabbed Melanie’s hand.“Lena Jones! Are you trying to get yourself on the headlines once more, now that news of your scandal have just been suppressed? Or shall I look back on your glorious achievemen
Pleasantly surprised, Melanie turned around to see the man she had been looking for. She never stopped saying his name in her head. He stood right behind her.At that moment, she stopped thinking completely.Without even hesitating, she ran toward him and dove into his arms."Ughh."Jeffrey groaned in pain. He did not dare to press against her stomach. Instead, he arched his back to hold her."Where the hell have you been? Do you have any idea how I…" She cried so much that she could not speak."Alright, alright. Good girl. Don't cry. I've come back."Jeffrey kept rubbing the back of her head. "Eagle was too neurotic. I've nearly gone mad from dealing with him. I finally got him to regain some of his sanity today… That's how I had the chance to find you…""How did you know where to find me?" Melanie asked."Today is the day of Nathan's trial. I know you'd definitely be in the courtroom," Jeffrey said confidently.Melanie finally calmed down a little. After letting go of him,
"We're not together…"Kenneth's facial expression changed as soon as he saw Melanie.Melanie noticed there was a hint of guilt in his eyes. This was an unsettling feeling for her. "Then where is he? What happened to you guys?"Noticing that she was shaking, Annie and Carson, who had accompanied her to court, rushed forward to assist her."Eagle had a prior arrangement with Nathan. Once Nathan and Leo's plan at the York family's residence was thwarted, Nathan would press a button. Eagle would then receive a code to detonate a bomb. He'd blow us all up," Kenneth explained."Jeffrey was the one who noticed Eagle wasn't in the right state of mind. That's why he informed me to leave with Mr. Oliver. He… Stayed behind to persuade Eagle…" He added."What happened then?" Melanie's voice was shaking."All I knew after that was that the hotel blew up. I waited for him to contact me but he never did. Mr. Oliver and I have been on the run from Nathan's shadowy pursuits. I only managed to sn
Three days later, the trial was officially in session.Leo's attorney was practically defenseless because the York family's allegations of him poisoning Joseph had been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt. Leo was directly sentenced to life in prison.Nathan's attorney, on the other hand, was clever. They tried everything they could to deflect Nathan's allegations.After the presiding judge evaluated the case, he looked up. "Does the plaintiff have any more evidence that the defendant, Nathan, intentionally killed someone?"Hank sat silently at the plaintiff's table.They could only provide evidence of the time when Nathan had tried to murder Hank. However, they had no evidence of Nathan being involved in the explosion on the island this time.Hank looked at Melanie in the audience. She was also frowningThe presiding judge's implication was well understood. Without more evidence, Nathan would not receive a life sentence…"The plaintiff simply does not have sufficient evidence to
Carson sighed. It was time to explain everything to Hank…Although Carson had spent a lot of time in Hank's hospital as Professor Marshall, and he would also tend to their men's wounds, as well as discuss a variety of topics with Hank, they had never acknowledged their relationship…Besides, Carson knew Hank hated him.Hank hated him for being heartless to his grandmother back then. That was why Hank changed his last name to Castillo instead of Yule…"Let's take Melanie back to rest. I'll explain the rest to you myself," Carson said. Hank had already figured out half of it."Grandpa, I'm not going back. I'll wait for the news here," Melanie said firmly.There was no sign of Jeffrey's corpse yet. She would wait until the rescue team confirmed that they could not find any corpse.She wanted a clear answer."Okay. I'll get the trailer ready for you. You can lie down inside. You can't afford to hurt your body anymore than you already have. I checked your pulse earlier. It's not loo
Buzz!Melanie's vision turned black. She began falling backward."Melanie! Melanie!"Carson propped her up and called the doctor over.However, Melanie opened her eyes after a few seconds and tried to stand up. "I'm fine… Grandpa, take me there… I want to go to the scene of the explosion…""You're in no state…""I'm fine. I can hold up," Melanie promised."If you don't let me go and see it with my own eyes, I'll be even more paranoid," she added.Carson knew his granddaughter too well. He sighed and frowned before requesting for a ride. He met up with Hank. The two of them accompanied Melanie to look for Jeffrey.Jeffrey, Kenneth, Mr. Oliver, and Eagle waited at the drop-off point near the York family's residence. Nathan had instructed them to not do anything rash.Mr. Oliver and Eagle were still useful to Nathan.Once Nathan acquired Joseph's signature, he would meet up with them.However, the small hotel they were waiting at was already in ruins. There was smoke everywher
'Chief… Frankie?'Leo turned around in surprise. Nathan did the same. They saw Chief Frankie and several Interpol agents walking out from behind a screen in Joseph's room.Melanie was a part of that group!"Aren't you… dead?" Leo pointed at Melanie in shock."Thanks to you, I'll live a long life." Melanie sneered.Chief Frankie waved his hand. The police behind him charged forward to put handcuffs on Leo and Nathan. Leo narrowed his eyes and quickly pressed a button on the remote in his hand."We'll all die together!" He shouted.However, no matter how hard he pressed, nothing happened in the room."What's going on here… Eagle?" Leo's voice was trembling.His hands were cuffed, and the remote control was confiscated by the police."Leo, you are suspected of poisoning Master York and attempting to murder Melanie and others on the island. We are arresting you for premeditated murder!" Chief Frankie uttered calmly."No… No…" Leo struggled but to no avail. He had no idea what wa
At the same time, Melanie and Carson were on a plane with Professor Turner. They soon arrived at Medonia.Carson contacted Hank ahead of time and asked him to pick them up with his men.After the exhausting journey, Melanie's face was pale. She seemed to be in very poor condition. "I've already contacted the maternity hospital for you. You can go there and wait for your delivery. Leave the rest to me.""No…"Melanie shook her head. "I have to go back."Jeffrey was still in Nathan's hands. She would not be able to wait peacefully if she went to the hospital.Carson knew his granddaughter well enough. "Let her go. Professor Turner and I will be with here. We'll be ready for anything."Carson was still disguised as Maximilian. Hank did not know he was Carson. Hank nodded in agreement.“Mr. Castillo, there's something I need to trouble you with.” Melanie said."I heard from Professor Marshall that you're on good terms with the chief of Medonia's Interpol. Can I trouble him to be a
"Wait a minute! Isn't Jefford actually Jeffrey?" Leo asked while running after Nathan.Nathan ignored him and continued to walk forward.Leo did not give up and followed Nathan closely. "Who exactly is Jeffrey to you?""Are you being unreasonable right now? Why are you still so unsure at this point?" Nathan glanced at Leo contemptuously."I'm dealing with serious business. Don't get in my way with your petty romantic affairs!"After saying that, he glared at Leo and exited the cabin.Leo felt chills in his heart, but he could not make Nathan stay…-Jeffrey was tied up on the deck all this time. His body was freezing, and his lips were turning purple from the cold."Hey, President Morgan, fancy seeing you like this!" Nathan laughed grimly when he saw the miserable state Jeffrey was in."Thanks to you, I've been more miserable than this on many occasions. This is nothing." Jeffrey made it sound like a walk in the park."Hehe." Nathan sneered."I know. You've had strong willp
Lynette seemed stunned. She could not help but stand up with the help of the railing on the speedboat. Her eyes turned red as looked at the island burning in the distance. There was a look of disbelief on her face…If they had not evacuated five minutes ago…By now…She would not have even been able to breathe and think…The explosion sent shockwaves across the ocean's surface. The ride became even more bumpy. With sea water splashing against them, they had all become wet."Are you alright?" Carson protected Melanie. He was worried she would not be able to take it.Her stomach did feel awful, but she braced herself and tried not to tense up. Her emotions would affect her baby.When Lynette heard the voices behind her, she turned around to look at Melanie. Her gaze had become much softer than before. "You're not going to give birth on the boat, are you? I'm a woman, but I don't know how to be a midwife!""I won't give birth now. There are still things left to do," Melanie said.