Jade couldn’t tell if Bella was just pretending to be drunk or genuinely intoxicated. Every word she uttered dripped with a sorrow that cut deep. Who would have thought that beneath her glamorous exterior lay a myriad of bitterness and humiliation?Jade’s brow furrowed. She didn’t want to be enemies with Bella, but Bella had humiliated her repeatedly, forcing her to retaliate. Seeing Bella in this state stirred conflicting emotions within her."Enough. Stop drinking." Jade intercepted Bella's hand as she reached for another bottle, her voice stern. Jade wasn’t a saint, but she wasn’t heartless either. If Bella continued drinking like that, she was bound to get into trouble."Leave me alone," Bella snapped, her strength unexpectedly fierce as she pushed Jade away. "You just want to see me make a fool of myself. Well, here you go! Tomorrow..."Bella pointed a shaking finger at Jade, laughing bitterly. "Tomorrow, every media outlet will have pictures of me drunk and disgraced. That’s
Bella clutched her abdomen, her face ashen as she slumped onto the booth. Beads of sweat dotted her forehead, and her consciousness began to blur."It hurts... My stomach hurts so much..."Caelan and Jade turned to see Bella collapsed on the sofa, unconscious."Bella!" Caelan cried out, rushing to her side. He gently patted her face, trying to wake her. "What's wrong? Wake up!"Bella's face twisted in pain. She murmured weakly, "It hurts... My stomach hurts."Her hand clutched her abdomen tightly, her features contorted, her complexion ghostly pale as if she might faint at any moment. Caelan noticed her hand pressed three inches below her navel and immediately realized that Bella might be suffering from acute appendicitis. He helped her up, turning to Jade. and said, "Quick, we need to get her to the hospital."Jade nodded, and Caelan lifted Bella in his arms, striding swiftly toward the exit.Samuel hurried over, covering Bella’s face with a jacket to shield her from onlooker
Bella was in such excruciating pain that she could no longer speak. The situation was critical, and there was no time to lose."Prepare for surgery immediately," Jade said gravely to the doctor. "Please help me get the patient to the operating room."The doctor, looking conflicted, glanced at Caelan, who gave a subtle nod. Resigned, the doctor gritted his teeth and began arranging the surgery.Still uneasy, he called upon a few experienced assistants to join Jade in the operating room. Jade understood that the doctor didn't trust her abilities, but saving Bella’s life was the priority, and there was no time for debates.She was determined to prove her competence through her actions rather than waste time on pointless arguments.The doctor, though still worried, watched Jade closely, ready to take over her work if necessary.However, once inside the operating room, the doctor quickly realized his concerns were unfounded. Jade's skilled techniques were impressive—not only did she
Bella awoke gradually after being wheeled out of the operating room. Staring at the ceiling adorned with white flowers, she blinked weakly. Her hand instinctively moved to her abdomen, a look of distress clouding her face."Bella, you're awake?" her assistant, who had rushed to the hospital upon hearing about Bella's accident, was by her side immediately.Seeing Bella trying to touch the wound, the assistant quickly intervened, "Bella, please don’t move. You've just had surgery. Be careful not to infect the incision."Bella forced a bitter smile, her voice choked with emotion. "Who would want a star with such an ugly scar? My career in showbiz is probably over."The assistant chuckled softly, reassuring Bella, "You're worrying too much. The surgery was a success. There won’t be any scars.""Are you kidding?" Bella's disbelief was evident. She had never seen anyone come out of surgery without a scar.Understanding her skepticism, the assistant quickly handed her the phone, smiling
Jade smiled gently as she greeted Elena and Leo one by one. "Sorry to keep you waiting.""No, no, we haven't been here long," Elena replied, her eyes scanning the area behind Jade, searching in vain for Caelan. A hint of disappointment crept into her voice as she added, "Did Mr. Fitzgerald not come with you?"Their primary purpose was to meet Caelan, so not seeing him dampened their spirits a bit. Jade's eyes sparkled with a bright light as she offered a soft smile and said, "Something came up at the company. He’ll join us a bit later.""Oh, I thought so. Mr. Fitzgerald would never miss an appointment," Elena said with a palpable sigh of relief.If Jade had not given her this reassurance, how could she maintain her standing before Leo?As they settled into their seats, Elena handed the menu to Jade. "Order whatever you like."Jade, aware of the courtesy, decided to reciprocate by ordering a few dishes that Caelan particularly enjoyed.Noticing the selection was rather light, E
Although Leo was a director, the entertainment industry was teeming with directors. Without a strong background or influence, he still had to be mindful of others' attitudes.Elena, unable to avoid his pestering, finally nodded. "Fine, I'll go, but just for one drink. If he tries to stop me, don't blame me for losing my temper.""Alright, whatever you say." Leo sighed in relief, but worry gnawed at him.Ian Ford had been eyeing Elena's beauty for some time, lacking any opportunity until now. Inviting her to this drinking party was unlikely to let her go easily. He could only hope nothing bad would happen. His face, twisted in anxiety, reflected his inner turmoil.Jade noticed their expressions, feeling a surge of tension. Although Jade hadn’t known Elena long, she admired her personality.Moreover, she was Julian’s fiancée. Even though their engagement wasn't yet annulled, it meant there was still a connection between Julian and her.Rescue or not? The decision was hers to make.
After sitting for over ten minutes, a sudden sharp sound came from the neighboring room, followed by a woman's scream. The voice belonged to Elena, but her scream was abruptly muffled.Jade's heart skipped a beat. She rose and headed toward the adjoining room, only to be blocked by Leo, who looked troubled. "Miss Severin, please don't get involved. If something happens to you, I won't be able to explain it to Mr. Fitzgerald."His expression disgusted Jade, and she felt a wave of nausea. In such moments, she became eerily calm. "So, my life matters but Elena's doesn't? If you're so scared, then just sit here..."Jade paused before slowly spitting out the words, "And continue being a coward.""I..." Leo was stunned by her words. Before he could react, Jade had already kicked open the door to the next room.Though slender, she stood in the doorway with an overbearing presence.The room was filled with smoke and chaos. Seven or eight burly bodyguards stared menacingly at Jade as she
Everyone followed Jade's delicate ankle and saw that she was wearing 10-centimeter-high heels, the sharp stiletto points like spikes. Jade struck with a single kick, and everyone turned their gaze to the writhing Ian, who was now on the ground squirming like a worm. They couldn't bear to watch and closed their eyes.Jade’s kick might have made him impotent. Elena's face turned pale with fear. Ian had a powerful influence in the entertainment industry, with many underlings at his command. Calling him a kingpin wasn't an exaggeration. Now, seeing him in this half-dead state, Jade was surely in serious trouble.Elena snapped back to reality, trembling as she shouted at Jade, "Go, let's go!"Jade had offended Ian to save her. If this brought trouble, Elena would never forgive herself.Jade didn't run or dodge. Her icy gaze remained fixed on Ian, who was still rolling on the ground.She spoke in a cold voice. "Release her immediately, and I’ll pretend none of this ever happened."