Chapter 17
Hearing Darryl’s voice, Isabella was surprised. She couldn’t understand why Xavier had suddenly relapsed.
When she had treated him before, she had given Darryl her number just in case of an emergency. Immediately, she set down. the pillow she was hugging and quickly got out of bed. “Alright, I’ll be there right away,” she said, her voice firm.
After giving a few quick instructions, she hung up the phone and hurried out of the room.
In the lavishly decorated living room of the Stout residence, beneath a grand crystal chandelier, Ivana and Molly sat on an expensive sofa, trying on various dazzling pieces of jewelry.
Ivana’s pretty face beamed with joy as she admired a large aquamarine ring on her slender fingers.
“Mom, this aquamarine is so beautiful. Look how pure the color is…” Ivana said, extending her hand for Molly to see.
Molly chuckled softly and picked up another gemstone bracelet from the table, gently fastening it around Ivana’s wrist. This one suits you better.”
The gemstones, gleaming under the light, looked especially elegant and regal. These pieces, which Molly had bought at extravagant prices at auctions, were essential for attending high–society events.
Ivana smiled brightly as she admired the bracelet on her wrist. Leaning her head against Molly’s shoulder, she said playfully, “Mom, you treat me the best.
Molly hugged her daughter, and the two of them laughed happily together.
At that moment, the butler, Joshua, entered the room, clutching his phone. He glanced around to make sure no one else was present before stepping forward, bowing slightly, and said, “Mrs. Stout, there’s some news from the Cox family”
Both women immediately straightened up, their expressions turning serious. Molly quickly asked, “What’s the situation?”
Ivana instinctively tightened her grip on Molly’s arm, anxiously waiting for Joshua’s response.
Joshua tucked his phone into his pocket, stepped closer to Molly, and whispered, “Xavier’s illness has flared up again!”
Molly and Ivana both looked shocked, but in the next moment, their eyes lit up with excitement. Molly turned to Joshua, asking cautiously, “Really?”
Joshua nodded repeatedly, his face breaking into a smile. “Yes, and it’s quite severe. He’s destroyed almost everything in the house, demanding blood.”
Having worked for the Stout family for a long time, Joshua knew exactly who was in charge of this family and what emotions he should display while delivering such news.
Ivana’s heart pounded with excitement. She was convinced that Isabella’s medical skills were nothing special–Xavier had. relapsed after only a day.
Molly, however, concealed her smile. Her expression darkened as she looked at Joshua, clearing her throat before issuing a cold warning, “You know what things should be said and what shouldn’t, right?”
Her fingers lightly brushed the emerald ring resting on the table. She slowly pushed the ring towards Joshua.
Joshua’s eyes lit up instantly. He reached out and carefully took the ring in his hand, a fawning smile spreading across his face. “Mrs. Stout, you can count on me.”
Molly’s smile returned. She sat up straight, nodding meaningfully. “Good. Keep me updated on anything important. I’ll make sure you’re well rewarded. Now, go.”
Joshua, still bowing, clutched the ring and hurried out.
Ivana crossed her arms, displeased, and glared at Molly. “Mom, why did you give him that emerald ring? How does a servant deserve something so valuable?
Ivana felt that a servant didn’t deserve an emerald ring worth millions. However, Molly placed several other pieces of jewelry. from the table into Ivana’s arms and said gently, “My dear, remember–if you want the horse to run fast, you have to feed it
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well. Some sacrifices are necessary.”
Ivana accepted the jewelry, frowning slightly but refrained from arguing. She knew Molly was right, though she couldn’t help. but feel a little regret over the ring.
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But as Ivana recalled what Joshua had just said, excitement once again lit up her eyes.
“Isabella mentioned that as long as Xavier underwent acupuncture for a while, his urge to drink blood would be suppressed. Now that his condition has relapsed, doesn’t that prove she’s an imposter? Ivana said.
Just the thought of it made Ivana unable to contain her excitement. She had never believed that Isabella was as skilled as she
claimed, thinking everything about her was just a facade.
Molly picked up the cup of coffee from the table and took a delicate sip, her mood visibly lightened. She nodded with satisfaction. “It seems we don’t even need to intervene. She’s already exposing herself.”
Placing the coffee cup back down, she sneered, “I really thought she was Queenie. But to think she’s bold enough to impersonate her, who has only been missing for a few years! Well, let’s see how she plans to get herself out of this mess.”
Ivana chuckled along with her. Remembering Isabella’s proud demeanor in the hospital, Ivana felt nothing but glee. In her mind, Isabella had already fallen from her pedestal and became a loser. She was determined to crush Isabella beneath her feet.
“I thought she is impressive. But this is better–we won’t even have to get our hands dirty,” Ivana smirked.
Molly, smiling, reached out and gently tucked a stray lock of Ivana’s hair behind her ear, her voice soft. “Isabella is no match for you.”
Ivana’s smile grew brighter, and she replied with a touch of pride, “Of course! She can never compare
to me!”
She carefully placed the jewelry back into the box, hugging it close. Then, looking eagerly at Molly, she said, “Mom, I’m going to tell Jayden about this right away. There’s no way I’m letting him go back to Isabellar
Jayden can only be mine, Ivana thought. She was now eagerly anticipating how Jayden would react once he discovered that Isabella was an imposter.
Molly smiled and waved her hand. “Go ahead!”
With that, Ivana, clutching the jewelry box, eagerly ran upstairs.
On the dark road, a limited–edition custom Ferrari sped by, cutting through the night like a blade..
In the driver’s seat, Isabella gripped the steering wheel tightly, her expression tense as her bright eyes focused on the road ahead.
The car raced forward, but her mind was consumed with thoughts about Xavier’s condition. By all accounts, his illness shouldn’t have relapsed, and certainly not so soon or severely beyond what she had anticipated. Something didn’t add up.
Suddenly, her phone rang, interrupting her train of thought Assuming it was Darryl, she answered without checking the caller ID. “Hello?”
But to her surprise, it was Ivana’s mocking voice on the other end. “Isabella, Lheard Xavier’s condition has flared up again!”
Isabella frowned, unwilling to waste her time engaging with Ivana. Just as she was about to hang up, Ivana’s voice rang out again, dripping with sarcasm. “Aren’t you the famous Dr. Lovett? Looks like your medical skills aren’t so great after all!”
Ivana was relishing the chance to mock Isabella, playing with the ring she had just received from Molly. Her voice continued to drip with disdain. “Or maybe you’re even faking the title of Queenie, huh?”
Isabella’s lips twitched in annoyance. She couldn’t understand why Ivana had become so brainless lately.
Unaware of Isabella’s thoughts, Ivana let out an arrogant laugh, completely self–satisfied. “Isabella, just wait until Jayden gets tired of your
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