Chapter 8 Play Hard–to–Get 

His genius junior directly rejected his friend request. 

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Just then, Robert walked in with a cup of coffee in hand. He glanced at Samson’s phone and blurted 

out, “What? Someone actually turned down your friend request?” 

It was once in a blue moon. 

Robert remarked, “Mr. Hawthorne, she’s really special.” 

Samson tittered. She was indeed quite special. 

She was the first to ever turn him down. 

It was no big deal if she didn’t add him. 

Samson grabbed the coffee, took a sip, and immediately frowned. 

you 

another cup.” 

Robert asked, “Mr. Hawthorne, is the coffee not to your taste? I can make 

Suddenly, Samson found himself missing the coffee Margaret used to make. It had been just perfect for him. 

Samson said without any emotion, “Write a check with eight zeros. That’s the divorce settlement I’m giving to Margaret.” 

She claimed she wanted to leave with nothing, but he didn’t buy it for a second. 

She was just a rural girl who dropped out at 16. How was she supposed to make money? 

She just played hard to get, trying to get more money. 

This check with eight zeros was like paying off her three years, and from now on, they would be 

square. 

Robert nodded. “Yes, Mr. Hawthorne.” 

At that moment, Robert’s phone rang and he got a call. 

Robert picked up and said happily, “Mr. Hawthorne, great news! Master C has accepted our request. Master C has agreed to do heart surgery for Ms. Collins!” 

Master C was a whiz in medicine. She was practically a legend in her field. The rich were eager to have her treat them, waiting in line for her services. 

But three years ago, Master C vanished, and nobody knew where she had gone. Three years later, Master C was back. 

Alice had been dealing with a heart problem since she was little. She had been in the hospital and had chemo when she was younger, but it hadn’t helped. 

Now, Samson had used his financial clout to get Master C to treat Alice. 

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Samson’s worried look finally eased. He smiled, knowing Alice was going to be fine. 

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The next day, Margaret arrived at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. 

Just then, a bunch of well–trained bodyguards in black came in, making a big entrance and pushing Margaret and the other people to the side. 

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Two little girls nearby were gossiping, “What’s going on?” 

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“You didn’t hear? Our local celebrity, the lead dancer of the ballet, Alice, wasn’t feeling great while performing today. Mr. Hawthorne took her to the doctor.” 

“It’s Mr. Hawthorne. No wonder there is such a commotion.” 

Margaret blinked. She hadn’t anticipated running into Samson and Alice at Mount Sinai Medical Center today. 

“Check it out, Mr. Hawthorne and Alice are here!” 

Margaret glanced up and spotted Samson’s striking figure. He was decked out in a tailored black sait, radiating sophistication and elegance. 

Alice was cradled in his arms, held horizontally. 

A crowd of doctors and nurses from the Mount Sinai Medical Center gathered around them, forming a protective circle. “Mr. Hawthorne, please follow us,” they said. Samson held Alice tightly and walked away quickly. 

The young girl next to Margaret gushed, “Wow, Mr. Hawthorne is so hot. He’s so protective of his girlfriend. 

“Alice is fair and stunning, with an elegant dancer’s grace. She and Mr. Hawthorne are a perfect match. 

gorgeous dance 

“The handsome, arrogant CEO is falling for the delicate and gorgeous I’m totally obsessed with their romance.” 

queen. 

Oh my god. 

Margaret and Samson had a secret marriage. Only a few people in the circle knew about it, and everyone was shipping Samson and Alice. 

Margaret watched as Samson walked away. Just now, he didn’t notice her, his eyes only on Alice. 

She was just a side character in their love story. 

Margaret quickly snapped out of it, found the reservation number on her phone, and headed to the 109VVIP ward. 

Soon, she spotted Samson 

Samson and Alice inside, along with Andy and Laney. 

Alice was already sitting on the hospital bed, with Andy and Laney standing on either side. Just like when Alice was little, they treated her like a little princess. 

Andy grinned, “Alice, that’s great. Mr. Hawthorne set up a meeting with Master C for you.” 

Laney started crying tears of joy and said, “Alice, you have been through so much. Once Master C fixes your heart, you’ll be as good as new. Then you can marry Mr. Hawthorne and be his bride.” Alice gave Samson a sweet smile. 

Samson stood tall next to her and gently touched her head. 

It was a warm, beautiful scene of a family of four. 

Margaret froze outside the door. She really couldn’t believe the world was so small. Matthew actually asked her to do the heart surgery on Alice. 

The cozy and beautiful scene inside made her feel like crying. 

Just then, Samson felt something. He turned his head, and his intense, narrow gaze locked onto her face. 

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Margaret caught his gaze unexpectedly. 

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Samson narrowed his eyes and quickly walked over to Margaret. “Margaret, what are you doing here?” 

Margaret hesitated. “I…” 

Samson’s voice got cold. 

argaret, were you following me?” 

Margaret replied, “I didn’t.” 

And and Laney both noticed Margaret. Laney scolded, “Maggie, why are you here? We finally 

Master C to treat Alice. Why are you causing trouble now?” 

Andy also looked upset. “Maggie, you’re really immature. You should leave now.” 

Alice didn’t say a word. She sat 

a word. She sat on the bed and gave her a haughty look. 

At that moment, Samson, with his tall and commanding presence, grabbed Margaret’s arm coldly. “Margaret, you’re not done playing games, are you? Now you’re following me. Don’t waste your time on me. Get out of here now!” 

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