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the gut. “Bella, I’m sorry. I’m doing this for your
Cele nervously clutched the hem of her shirt, looking at Isabella with own good. I just want you to get along well with your family, so you don’t regret it later,” she said.
She was certain these things were harmless to Isabella before daring to use them.
Isabella felt her head getting heavy and her body weak. While eating, she noticed something was off in the taste. Normally, it wouldn’t be a problem unless mixed with other things, but now…
She couldn’t hold on any longer and fell.
Celine quickly rushed to her, supporting her onto the couch, afraid she might get hurt by falling to the floor.
Isabella gritted her teeth and pushed Celine away forcefully, her eyes full of disappointment. “For my own good? Who told you to do this?” she asked.
From the smell at the barbecue stand to the scent in the private room.
Isabella found it ironic-she had been caught off guard by a sedative.
She had never imagined that Celine would be the one to do it.
The disappointment in Isabella’s eyes stung Celine with guilt. Her eyes were filled with remorse, and she couldn’t stop her tears from flowing. “Ivana told me you were hanging out with some shady guys. She was worried you’d go astray, so she asked me to drug you so you’d go home… she answered.
At first, Celine doubted the truth of Ivana’s words, but after seeing the car Isabella was driving, she believed what Ivana said
That car was costly. Even though the Stout family was wealthy, they wouldn’t spend that kind of money for Isabella to buy a
Celine stepped forward, tears in her eyes, and pleaded with Isabella, “Bella, listen to them and go back. Those shady guys will be a bad influence on you”
Celine had heard plenty about the chaos in high society over the years. She didn’t want Isabella to end up in that kind of lite
Besides, the Stout family was considered a rich one.
At least when Isabella returned home, she wouldn’t have to worry about her livelihood.
Isabella strongly supported her drooping eyelids, hooked her lips, and sarcastically smiled, “So it was Ivana”
Isabella wanted to say something else, but her body gave out. She collapsed onto the couch, completely unconscious
Celine rushed over, her expression full of worry. She said, ‘Bella…
Concerned Bella might get cold, Celine took off her light jacket and placed it over Isabella.
Only then did she stand up, grabbing her phone to quickly make a call.
The call was connected quickly, and Ivana’s eager voice came through “How did it go?”
Ivana lay on the couch, admiring her freshly done nails, her eyes showing complete disdain for Celine.
Celine squeezed her phone so tightly that her palms were sweating. She glanced back at Isabella who had passed out on the sofa, then steadied herself and said, “I’ve done what you asked. Can I get the money now?”
If it weren’t for her mother’s worsening condition and needing immediate surgery, she would never have done this.
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The hospital was pushing her for payment, and she had no other choice.
Ivana’s eyes lit up with excitement, feeling really pleased.
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Just a few months ago, she visited a friend at the hospital and happened to see Celine taking care of her mother. Knowing that Celine and Isabella were on good terms. Ivana decided to check things out, and it really paid off
She raised an eyebrow and said. “Don’t worry. I’ll send you the money right away.”
Celine breathed a sigh of relief, ended the call, and knelt by the sofa. She gently tucked Isabella’s messy hair behind her ear and said apologetically, “Bella. I’m sorry
“When you wake up, you can yell at me or do whatever you want, but first, let me save my mom and then I’ll make it up to you.” said Celine.
With a complicated expression, Celine stood up, not daring to look at Isabella again, and quickly left the booth
The booth on the upper floor of the karaoke bar was lavishly decorated.
The Stout family of three sat on the couch, all staring intently at Ivana’s phone, which she had just hung up.
Hudson looked eagerly at Ivana and asked, “So, how did it go?”
Ivana immediately got up and said excitedly, “Mom and Dad, come on. It’s all done over there.”
Molly exchanged a look with Hudson, not bothering with the fruits in their hands, and quickly stood up,
Molly looked at Hudson, her face full of excitement, and pulled his arm, exclaiming. “Honey, call Mr. Lane now!”
Opportunities like this are so rare. Who knows how long we’d have to wait if we missed it, she thought.
Hudson was so excited that his hand holding the phone was trembling. He nodded repeatedly and said, “Okay, I’ll contact him right away.”
Before long, the call was connected.
The voice of Dominic came from the other side. “Hello, is this Mr. Stout?”
Dominic was dressed in a casual black outfit. His slightly protruding belly stretched the fabric as he sat lazily in the chair in the study.
Hudson immediately smiled respectfully and said, “Mr. Lane, I’ve taken care of everything here. When will Cameron be coming over?
He felt a bit anxious, and it was best to settle things quickly.
That mischievous girl is full of tricks. Who knows what other problems she might cause? he thought
He initially thought to notify the Lane family to come over in advance, but he was worried that if things didn’t work out, they would be upset for coming for nothing
Dominic straightened up slightly and instinctively looked at Cameron, who was sitting on the couch smoking. He said with delight, “Okay, okay, send me the address. I’ll have him head there right away.”
Hudson’s eyes lit up instantly, feeling relieved. He nodded repeatedly and said. “Alright, I’ll handle it right away.”
After they hung up
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the phone, Ivana and Molly looked at Hudson with anticipation. Molly was the first to ask “How did it
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Hudson nodded with a smule and instructed, “It’s all good Let’s go and lanelle tungs
Ivana couldn’t hold back her happiness and thought, Isabella, aren’t you supposed to be amazing? Starting to lay you’re nothing, just a pile of mud,
In the study of the Lane residence, Dominic hung up and looked at Cameron, who was smoking
His eyes were small but couldn’t hide the sharp gleam within them ‘Get ready, the Stout family has gotten Isabella for you?
he said.
Cameron’s floral shirt was unbuttoned at the chest, and he lounged on the sofa, a subtle worry crossing his slightly pale face He glanced over at Dominic, pausing with the cigarette in his hand. “Dad, the land the Stout family wanted has already been taken by the Howerton Group. If something happens…” he said.
“When Hudson asks about it, it’ll just be a bunch of excuses, Cameron thought.
Dominic leaned back heavily in his chair, squinting slightly as he spoke in a low voice. “Why are you overthinking something that’s been handed to you? Just make it official first.”
Dominic thought. I had met Isabella before. She was quite pretty and could barely pass as a daughter-in-law of our Lane family.
Cameron took a deep drag on his cigarette, and then got up from the couch, his eyes glinting coldly. “Yes, I really want to see
said how tough this stubborn woman is,” he
Cameron was aware of Isabella’s repeated refusals.
There had never been a woman Cameron couldn’t win over.
The harder she was to get, the more determined he was to win her over.
Dominic tapped the table, warning Cameron, “I don’t care how you play your games, but you’re almost forty. Since you’re interested in Isabella, marry her sooner rather than later.”
This issue had become a constant worry for Dominic.
He hoped Cameron would get married soon and have a child for the Lane family, ensuring the family line would continue.
After taking a deep breath, Dominic turned his gaze away and walked outside.
Cameron quickly put out his cigarette in the ashtray and followed Dominic with determined steps.
The karaoke bar where Isabella fainged earlier.
The luxurious hall was both bright and extravagant, with its white tiled floor reflecting the brilliant light of the large, chandelier in its center.
Molly paced anxiously at the entrance of the hall, drawing numerous curious glances from those around her.
But she wasn’t concerned about the attention now, as Molly eagerly looked towards the entrance of the hotel.
Soon, a black car stopped at the hotel entrance.
Molly’s eyes lit up at once, and she quickly headed outside, nearly breaking into a run.
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