Faye didn't punish Hannah and let her go, telling her to go to the police, but Avery knew Hannah wouldn't do so. If she was right, Hannah would likely start plotting to leave with her severely ill mother as soon as she left the hospital. Or perhaps she would reach out to Marie to see what the next step would be. Regardless, a person who was timid and greedy couldn't possibly turn themselves in to the police. Avery was livid. She only made Hannah her assistant because she took pity on her and also thought she was a good person. However, she easily caved to bribery and couldn't resist temptation at all. Not only had she betrayed Avery, but she had also been fooled. Avery's eyes reddened with rage, and she bit her lip. "My eyes are just good for accessories at this point. How can I be so blind?"Amused, Faye chuckled. "At least you are self-aware."Avery glared at her. "Am I really that bad at reading people?" Then, the look in her eyes darkened, and she bit her lip. "I gues
Faye arrived at the Shaw Manor with Cedric, where Solomon and Nadia welcomed them.Nadia's health had improved significantly—her complexion now looked much better. Instead of returning to the recuperation center, she had chosen to stay at the Shaws'.Solomon's plan involved having Nadia stay there and attend to Frederic, seeing it as an opportunity for her to cultivate a positive relationship with the elderly man and potentially exert influence over changes in his will.Although Nadia outwardly agreed to Solomon's proposal, she genuinely did care for Frederic. She dedicated herself to his well-being without any ulterior motives.Solomon had repeatedly encouraged Nadia to inquire about Frederic's intentions, but due to the efficacy of Faye's medicine, her physical condition had significantly improved. Thus, she now had unwavering trust in Faye.Her sole focus was on caring for Frederic while eagerly awaiting her daughter's return during the summer break so that Faye could treat her
Despite harboring dissatisfaction toward Faye, Solomon couldn't defy Frederic.Cedric had brought Faye in to treat the old man, yet Solomon found himself footing the bill for her services. Solomon initially didn't mind paying the bills; but with such high costs, he would at least hope to get the outcome he wanted. However, over time, Frederic still hadn't fully recovered. Instead, the old man was in a fluctuating state of madness. Solomon was worn out from the torment, and his ultimate goal remained unmet. His patience had finally reached its limit.The Shaw family had to be under his control. He'd lived with them all his life, enjoying the benefits that came with it while also bearing its risks and responsibilities—especially after the old man fell ill. The entire Shaw family relied solely on him. A large and enduring clan in Jorn City, the family stood tall mainly because the old man was tough and wielded considerable influence. But the old man was aging. Taking over the bu
After leaving the hospital, Hannah, utterly exhausted, took a few deep breaths of fresh air. Her relief only came when she confirmed that Faye hadn't followed her.Slumping weakly inside the taxi she hailed, she instinctively provided the driver with her home address. However, after a few minutes, regret began to creep in.Did she hear Faye correctly? That prescription of hers was worth millions and she still refused to sell it?Though uncertain if Faye was lying, the person in the store appeared visibly excited when asking her to sell the prescription. Initially offered an amount of 10,000, Hannah, sensing the excitement and nervousness in the shopkeeper's eyes, boldly asked for 30,000 dollars.To her surprise, the person agreed immediately, insisting that Hannah sign an agreement, and promptly handed her 30,000 dollars.At that moment, all she could think of was that she made an easy fortune.Just a piece of paper with a prescription … She hadn't taken it seriously, yet she e
When Matt spent a small sum to acquire this invaluable prescription, he had already considered every potential issue, including the possibility of the seller realizing they had undersold the prescription and returned, demanding more money.However, he believed it would take some time for his medication to gain popularity—for the entirety of Jorn City to catch wind of it before Hannah would seek him out. Against his expectations, she appeared just as he commenced selling.It seemed she couldn't wait."Never did I imagine that a mature pharmacy like yours would resort to deceiving customers. My prescription is worth a million, yet you offered me a mere 10,000, deceiving an ignorant commoner like me."Hannah continued her onslaught, "You acquired my prescription for cheap, only to amass a fortune!" "I sold you that prescription at the risk of my life. Do you understand what I went through? If you had been discreet and sold it quietly to those in need, that would've been fine."B
When Faye returned to the villa with Cedric, it was already past ten at night. Cedric suggested that Faye take a shower and go to bed. Faye lifted her head with a pitiful look and said, "Mr. Shaw, just give me two more hours, okay? It's still early.""Do you have plans tomorrow?" Cedric frowned. In the past two days, Faye had only slept for half an hour. Observing signs of fatigue on her face, Cedric felt a pang of heartache and simply wanted her to rest early."I have a rehearsal in the afternoon, but Avery will handle it for me, so no problem.""Alright, then practice again tomorrow morning, hmm?" Cedric suggested, attempting to guide Faye toward the bathroom.Faye turned around and hugged Cedric, playfully smiling. "No, Mr. Shaw." She tiptoed and planted a kiss on Cedric's lips. "Before midnight, I will make sure to clean up and lie down. You can join me when you come back, okay?" As she spoke, her eyes sparkled with a playful charm. Coupled with her soft body—teasing and
The entire morning, Faye dedicated herself to training in Avery's exclusive dance studio. It wasn't until after 11 that she concluded her session. She took a refreshing shower, changed into fresh clothes, and then made her way downstairs. Upon receiving Cedric's message about his arrival, she hastened her descent down the stairs. Once she made her way outside, she saw Cedric's parked car.She opened the car door and got in. Faye questioned with a hint of confusion, "Didn't you invite someone to come with you?""I happened to be heading to the hospital for a personal matter, so I came alone," Cedric replied, smiling. He leaned in close to Faye's neck, breathing in her scent. "Besides, when my wife works so hard, it's only natural for me to want to constantly care for and look after her."Faye's lips lightly brushed against his ear, a playful chuckle escaping her. With a sly tone, she remarked, "For such thoughtfulness, how should I reward you, Mr. Shaw?"Cedric grinned from ear
"Mmm ..."A gentle tap on her forehead interrupted Avery's thoughts, prompting a frown as she turned her attention to Faye."You little fool," Faye said as she withdrew her hand. "I personally prescribed the medicine to you, and there's been no issue. Did you forget the extra ingredient I instructed you to add each time you prepared the medicine?"Avery blinked, clearly perplexed, and questioned Faye, "You mean vinegar?"Recalling Faye's directive to add a touch of vinegar to the concoction each time, Avery had faithfully followed her instructions. Even when Hannah had inquired about the purpose of adding vinegar, Avery had brushed it off casually, claiming it was a personal preference for the sour taste.At the time, Avery had regarded Faye with an odd expression, as though she had lost her mind. However, she trusted Faye completely, so she did not question the instructions given.She would soon come to learn that her trust had proven to be a life-saving decision.Avery could