Chapter 212
These two words took Ivana by surprise. Even though she didn’t want to admit it, she had to nod and respond, “Yes, I overheard some of what you were talking about–something about saving someone. Could you tell me the details?”
Isabella was worried Brittany might think she was a fraud, so she added, “My sister has a reserved nature, but I’ll try to persuade her to help you.”
Brittany’s eyes lit up immediately. Having someone else to brainstorm solutions was a good thing for her.
This time, she didn’t hide anything. She told Ivana all about her father’s serious illness, how the doctors said he couldn’t be saved, and her later appeal to Queenie, only to be refused.
Even though Ivana knew most of it already, her face showed shock at the news of Floyd’s severe illness, sympathy for Brittany, and anger towards Isabella. Her emotions were clear for all to see.
Her acting skills were absolutely top–notch. Ivana wiped away the tears she had intentionally let fall on her face. “My sister really going too far.”
At that moment, Brittany felt like she had found a kindred spirit
She also thought it was too much, but she couldn’t say that to Ivana; after all, they were sisters. Who knew if she’d talk about it behind her back, so she had to be careful.
Brittany bowed her head, tears falling continuously as she said sidly, “My dad is really very ill and could pass away at moment. I can’t find a way to get Dr. Lovett to save him.”
She grabbed a tissue from the table to wipe her tears.
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Ivana placed her hand over the back of Brittany’s hand, sympathizing. T’m really sorry, what my sister is doing is just too much.”
She wanted everyone to know that Isabella was someone with a cold heart.
When the time came, she would be scorned by thousands, and even as an excellent doctor, no one would look at her twice,
Brittany looked at Ivana as if she had found a ray of hope and eagerly said, “Since you’re the sister of Dr. Lovett, could you please help persuade her? I’m willing to pay any amount if she agrees.”
At that moment, a wave of intense jealousy surged through Ivana
Being willing to pay any reward–this was surely a blank check to name any price. But Isabella simply refused to treat it. Yet, she was deeply tempted, though there was nothing she could do to save Brittany’s dad.
She thought, “How can Isabella make so much money?”
Ivana suddenly had a genius idea. She moved closer to Brittany and said, “I actually have a suggestion you might want to try.”
She leaned in and whispered her entire plan into Brittany’s ear
Brittany’s eyes grew brighter and brighter with excitement she couldn’t contain, and she immediately promised Ivana, “If this works out, I’ll give you 1.5 million as a reward.”
Immediately, Ivana felt a surge of joy. She clenched her fists tightly, trying to hold back her excitement. She thought, ‘1.5 million dollars! Isabella is really worth a lot.”
While Ivana was excited, she couldn’t help but feel a bit sour.
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If isabella actually healed Brittany’s dad, she probably would eat more than just 15 million.
Yet, Ivana maintained a gentle and generous demeanor and said casually, “No need for a reward. I’m helping you because I feel a connection with you, and besides, your dad’s in immediate danger.”
This just made Brittany like her even more. She thought, How come such a gentle and generous sister has such a hot- tempered sibling?”
Brittany held Ivana’s hand, feeling deeply touched, “You’re truly amazing. Thank you so much.”
Ivana was gaining more and more goodwill from Brittany this time. The two of them felt as if they had known each other for a long time and kept chatting about all sorts of toples.
After leaving the restaurant, Isabella and Celine picked a nearby diner and ordered new dishes.
Celine looked at Isabella with a lot of questions in her mind. But since Isabella didn’t speak, Celine didn’t know how to
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Isabella gazed at Celine, poured her a cup of coffee, and then chuckled softly. “Why are you just staring blankly? What do you want to say?”
Celine then anxiously said, “What’s really going on? That woman clearly wants to manipulate public opinion against you.”
Even though she didn’t know the whole story, Celine wasn’t clueless and could clearly see the other’s intentions were not good.
Isabella took a small sip from her coffee cup and then looked at Celine, explaining, “I know a bit about medicine. They want me to save her dad, but he’s not a good person. I don’t want to help him.”
She summarized the situation in a few brief words. Celine was really mad, pouting, “I said you wouldn’t help him, so why are they still bothering you? Do they have no self–awareness?”
Being pestered like this was really annoying, labella chuckled at Celine and said, “Don’t you think it’s my problem? If I don’t save her dad, he might die.”
Most people would think a life was at stake, after all.
But Celine frowned at Isabella and said seriously, “You said it yourself that her dad is a bad guy,,bad enough that you don’t even want to help him. He must be truly awful. Isn’t it right not to save someone like that?”
Celine was firm, completely and unconditionally siding with Isabella.
This kind of favoritism made Isabella feel much better. Of course, that was the kind of best friend who had known her for si
many years.
Isabella nodded in agreement with Celine. “You’re right.”
If Floyd hadn’t had so many deaths on his hands, she might not be so determined.
People as evil as him should go to hell. He couldn’t get to live peacefully in this world.
Celine placed some food on her plate and soothed her gently. “Don’t overthink things. As long as we act with a clear conscience, we’ll be just fine.”
Though Isabella seemed indifferent to most, she had known her well enough to know that few had a softer heart than
Isabella’s.
If Isabella wasn’t willing to help, then it truly meant there was no help at all.
A smile spread across Isabella’s lips as she replied, “Okay.”
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Watching Celine in front of her, Isabella’s eyes held a hint of concern. Celine seemed thinner, her face showing traces of fatigue.
Isabella thought for a moment before speaking softly, “Celine, if you need any help, please tell me. Don’t try to handle everything on your own.”
Isabella knew well that Celine’s pride might be hurt if she offered help too directly. After all, everyone had different emotional resilience.
Celine paused with her chopsticks for a moment, then looked up at Isabella with a smile and said, “I know, but everything is actually going well lately, especially with Ms. White taking care of things at the set. I’ve never felt better.
Her eyes were glowing with light, filled with hope for the future. It was something Isabella hadn’t seen in Celine’s eyes for a long time. It seemed that having her start acting was indeed the right decision.
Celine understood Isabella’s concerns. “Don’t worry, I’ll call you right away if anything comes up.”
Now that a contract had been signed with Luna, some of the money was already in place, and the funds for mom’s treatment are secured.
Everything was beginning to look up. But, Jason…
Celine’s eyes flickered as she pushed the pain deep within her heart, refusing to think about it any longer.
Isabella nodded with a smile. “Yeah, that’s good.”
She picked up her chopsticks to eat, but right then, Celine noticed the ring on her finger. Covering her mouth in surprise, she exclaimed, “Are you in a relationship?”
Celine had seen the ad for that couple’s ring before, so she knew it was a matching pair. And one of them was on Isabella’s finger.
