Chapter 9
The anotant, Andy Jenkins, shook his head helplessly. “We’ve had the bounty out for a month, laat no one knows anything abend. Milnight. Word. in he disappeared two years ago and hasn’t been seen
Hearing this, Julian tapped the beadframe with his long fingers, his brows firmowed deeply. “Keep looking for him! i can provide into on him gets 10 million dollars!“
it Increase the bounty. Anyone who
Got Any obeyes
Even though Adrian was busy at the Hospital, he didn’t forget to reinitial his parents about paying Grandma’s medic
He said that the hospital was going to evict Girandına torlay because they didn’t pay the bill. It was only after Layla, in her capacity as the future director, interorded that the hospital reluctantly gave them a few more days.
So, Adrian told his parents that the hospital had issued a final ultimatum; the fees must be paid within three days.
Zor was fuming over this–Adrian was ton infatuated with Layla to even try to swert alk his into coughing up some money
After this morning’s ta
‘s tuition fee incident, Adrian isa so mad at Isis that he couldn’t even think straight. He refined to talk to her from now ont
He made it clear. Tm not begging
g Isis for money. She can give it or not! If you don’t want to pay, then don’t let Grandma stay in such a nice ward”
He even pulled out the doctor’s professional advice. “Actually, VII‘ wards and regular wards have the same medical treatment. The only difference i the living conditions and patient experience in VIP‘ wards, but it doesn’t make much difference in treatment
Zor luid no jur with that, but William disagreed. After all, he was known as a great son in their neighborhood.
William, half–understanding, finally widened his eyes. “Right, isn’t the VIP ward still better!” |
On the other end of the phone, Adrian was helpless, retorting, “It’s better, but it costs money! And we don’t have that kind of monry, do we?”
Everyone knows VIP is better, but it’s expensive and where’s the money?” He suddenly didn’t get his parents logic. Used to be practical and hardworking, but now, after two years, they’d become so vain
william.
ry for Grandma!
the great sons, wasn’t having it, snapping, “What nonsense is that? Can’t you spare some money
“Putting Grandma in a VIP ward is for her healili. At her age, she needs good care! It’s a shame Grandma was so good to you when you were a
Heing scolded, Adrian hung up the phone directly.
William didn’t say he was giving the money but just told Zoe they had to pay and left, leaving Zoe furning alone.
They just push the responsibility onto me, but what can I do? Where would I get one million dollars? she cursed inwardly.
Alice, playing with her phone on the sofa, chimed in, “Mom, this matter still calls for Isist She’s got money! Can’t she just pay for Grandma?
“You’re making it so easy. She wouldn’t even give you 100 thousand dollars for tuition this morning. Do you think she’ll give a million now? Zor
Alier shrugged. “You won’t know unless you try. Maybe she just doesn’t like me? Slie used to be so nice to Grandma, visiting her in the hospital every few days”
As they were talking. Isis walked in from outside.
She returned home carlier, only to find that Adrian was out, so she went out again.
Alice was still mad about the morning incident and saw this as the perfect opportunity to mock, “Oh! Isis, you return so late, leaving the whole family starving and waiting for you. How considerate of you!”
lass glanced at them, teplying, “Waiting for me to eat together? Then let’s get started, don’t starve.”
Alor snapped, “Eat what? You didn’t cook What’s there to eat!”
lus raised an
n eyebrow, retorting,
the nanny for? Do I need to cook myself?”
Though she had cooked personally to show her sincerity before, it was only occasional. Most of the time, the nanny
1/4
handled the
11:37 AM
Chapter 9
The nanny quickly came out from the kitchen, explaining. “I’ve already made the dinner, ready to serve at
e anytime”
Isis’s game was cool “Did you hear that? The dinner is ready”
Alice was left speechless, her eyes practically ablaze with fury. “How dare she talk to me like this? Wasn’t she always trying to please me before?”
She couldn’t hold it in and muttered under her breath, “As a wife, coming home so late, who knows what she’s been speaking off to do”
Ius frowned. “Mind your own studies, and don’t worry about useless things”
Zoe still wanted to talk to Isis about the hospital fees, so she stepped in to mediate. “Alice, watch your language!”
She pretended to scold her daughter, then gave Isis a warm smule.
Equally, she was displeased with Isis, who didn’t pick up her calls all afternoon and even turned off her phone.
This was the first time Isis showed such disrespect to her. But she knew they were relying on Isis for the old lady’s medical fees, so she didn’t dare to confront Isas openly.
“Isis, you came home so late because you went to pay grandma’s hospital fees! Did you see my text?” She couldn’t get through to Isis in the afternoon, so she sent her text.
“What text?” Isis feigned surprise. “My phone died, I didn’t get to see it.”
Zoe suppressed her displeasure and said patiently, “It’s about your grandma’s medical fees. The hospital notibed us to pay for the next quarter.
“Oh.” Isis replied casually. “Seems about the right time.”
Seeing her usual gentle attitude. Zoe seized the opportunity. “Exactly, the hospital gave us a two–day extension because of Layla, Pay it tomorrow. Don’t delay grandma’s treatment
Instantly, Isis raised an eyebrow, shooting back, “I just said I’m broke this morning. Did you forget?”
Zoe’s words choked up in her throat. Why was she still so blunt? Hasn’t she cooled down after being out all day? she wondered.
Trying to be patient, Zoe continued, “I know we’re tight on cash right now, but Isis, you’re so sweet a girl Grandma’s already sick, Can you just watch her get kicked out of the hospital?”
“If you can, why can’t I
“You” Zoe couldn’t maintain her smile anymore. ‘Isis really has changed she cursed inwardly
Alice, still upset about the tuition, joined in mocking “Isis, aren’t you the most sweet? You’re so rich. Not giving me tuition is one thing, but how can you just watch Grandma get kicked out of the hospital?”
Isis glanced at her coldly, retorting, “If you can’t watch it, you pay
Alice screamed, “What? I don’t have money!”
“Then shut up Isis wasn’t holding back
Angrier after being scolded by Isis, Alice cursed, “I see now. You’ve revealed your true colors after murrying my brother! You were fake nice before you married in! Hraph! What a hypocrite!”
Isis chuckled, “Yeah, you’re not fake. But what have you done for Grandma these years? You haven’t even stepped into the hospital once, right?”
Alice, furious and ashamed, snapped, Tm still in school. I don’t have money. What can I do?”
Ius said calmly, “Since you know you’re still being supported by others, don’t speak so wisely
Alice glared back at his her expression revealing no hint if she truly cared about her grandmother or if she was just angry that is had developed a temper and could no longer be manipulated by them.
Alice, full of anger, pushed hus, roaring, “sis! How dare you talk to me like that
his was on the steps. Alice used all her strength to push her down, but unexpectedly, Isis dodged, and Alice fell flat on her face instead.
Feeling the pain. Alice burst out crying immediately.
Zoe was shocked and rushed over to comfort her, asking if she was okay, feeling heartbroken.
1137 AM M
Chapter 9
William, hearing the commotion, rushed out to check on her too.
Only Sophar rushed to Isis first. She saw clearly that Alice was trying to push this down. So vicious at such a young age she commented inwardly
“Tus! How dare you push met Are you trying to kill me!” Alice screeched at the top of her lungs.
Isis shot her a cold glare, replying. Tm just standing here with my hands at my sides.
Even Sophie, usually patient, couldn’t hold back anymore. “Exactly! You were trying to push Isis, and instead of knocking her down, you fell yourself. And now you’re blaming her!
“From the way you fell, it’s clear you put all your strength into it! Even with your sturdy build, you’re howling in pain. Imagine if you had pushed our delicate Ivis–she would definitely be covered in bruises!”
“Miss Anderson, intentionally harming others is punishable by law. Do you even have a bit of common sense of the law?”
Sophie’s voice was loud and full of energy. By the end of her rant, Alice was covering her ears, forgetting to cry,
Zoe, imitated by Sophie’s outburst, screamed. “Sophiet How dare you talk to Alice like that! Do you even know who the owner of this house is?”
Sophie scoffed. “My service is only for my lady. Isis is the one who pays my salary: Who the owner of this house is? What does it matter to me?”
Hearing this. William, furious, slammed the table. You shrew! No manners! Do you even know you are just a servant?”
Sophie was so angry that she laughed. “Mr. Anderson, it’s the 21st cen
century now;
v; there are no slaves in modern society!”
Honestly, after being rich for a few days, he really thinks his family has a throne to inherit? she cursed inwardly.
“Your” William was so angry that he couldn’t breathe properly. He pointed at Sophie for a long time without saying a word, then turned around to
confrom A
“Isis Get this old witch out of here immediately! The Anderson family doesn’t need a nanny with such poor manners!”
“Sophie is not a nanny,” Isis said in a calim tone, her gaze firm. “She is my family.”
Without Sophie around these years, she’d have no idea how to make it through.
Sophie was also deeply moved upon hearing this.
Her relatives were long gone, and she was taken in by the Moore family. Having raised Isis from a young age, she had long regarded Isis as her own family
Zoe, unreasonable as always, argued. “Even if you didn’t push her, you should have helped Alice up when she fell since you were the closest to her
at the time!
You’re part of the same family, yes you stood by and watched her fall! Isis, how merciless you!
Sophie couldn’t take it anymore. “Are you saying your daughter’s life is valuable, but my lady’s life is not!
“Your daughter’s malicious intent led her to harm others, yet you expect my lady to forgive and save her out of kindness! Your theories are simply eye–opening!”
“You” Zoe pointed at Sophie.
Sering Sophie unafraid and defiant, she was so angry that she was almost having a heart attack
Beude them. William was examining Alice’s body. Seeing the little girl in so much pain that she was about to cry, he couldn’t help but feel
heartbroken
His eyes, filled with displeasure, looked towards Isis. This daughter–in–law of his was becoming more and more unreasonable.
He raised his eyes, taking on the demeanor of a high and mighty judge. “Isis, do you know that falling can be severe? What if something happens to Alice! Wouldn’t you feel guilty?
his looked back at him, who was always indifferent to the other’s suffering, a hint of mockery playing in her eyes. “If someone were to hit me, would I be worried about hurting their hand?
