Chapter 194
*Just four hundred thousand dollars?” I laughed incredulously. “If that’s such a small amount to you, why don’t you come up with it yourself? And by the way, showing up at my workplace has already jeopardized my job. My supervisor might fire me tomorrow, and then you won’t get a penny from
Scarlett had worn herself out trying to persuade me, but she hadn’t managed to extract a single dollar. As she prepared to launch into a tirade, I simply turned and walked away, not giving her the satisfaction of a response. Behind me, I could hear her stomping her feet in frustration.
What I didn’t see was Isabella watching this entire exchange from her hospital room balcony.
She called Nancy over, pointing toward the garden. ‘Get that woman up here.”
Minutes later, Scarlett was escorted into Isabella’s VIP hospital suite. She immediately recognized the luxury of the room–clearly, whoever this young woman was, she had money and influence.
Isabella offered Scarlett coffee before speaking. “May I ask your name? And what is your relationship with Sophia Wilson?”
Scarlett, sizing up Isabella’s expensive attire and elegant appearance, decided this wealthy–looking young woman couldn’t possibly be an enemy.
“I’m Scarlett White, Sophia’s mother. She’s my daughter.”
Isabella’s eyes lit up with interest at this information.
‘I’m a good friend of Sophia’s,” Isabella lied smoothly. “I couldn’t help noticing what happened in the garden. May I ask what that was about?”
Completely unaware of Isabella’s true identity, Scarlett was delighted to meet someone who appeared to be Sophia’s wealthy friend. She launched into her grievances without restraint.
‘You know, Sophia used to be such a sweet, obedient child. It was that old woman Harper who corrupted her. When she was little, she was so filial to me, nothing like how she behaves now.” Scarlett sighed dramatically. “Sometimes I wonder if my life would have been better if I’d never given birth to her at all.”
Isabella listened to this disgusting display, her face perfectly composed and calm.
The woman before her was the perfect weapon against Sophia!
After a thoughtful pause, Isabella said, “Mrs. White, I must say, on this matter, Sophia is indeed in the wrong. After all, parents are always right, aren’t they?” She shook her head in feigned disappointment. “Sophia is being too harsh, not understanding your difficulties. I’ll talk to her about it.”
An enemy’s enemy is a friend, Isabella thought. She would be more than happy to ally with Scarlett.
‘Mrs. White, don’t be upset with Sophia. Let’s not make things worse with her. It’s just a money issue, right?” Isabella reached into her purse. “I have fifty thousand dollars here that I can lend you for emergencies.”
Scarlett’s eyes lit up greedily as she reached for the cash Isabella was holding, but Isabella quickly pulled her hand back, smiling sweetly
“You don’t need to pay me back this fifty thousand,” she said. “But I do need you to do a few things for me.”
*No problem! Scarlett replied without hesitation. “Not just a few things–I’ll do dozens of things for you! Whatever you want!”
Isabella signaled Nancy to bring over a document. “Here’s an agreement. Sign your name, and the fifty thousand dollars is yours.” Her voice hardened slightly. “But if you don’t follow the instructions in this agreement precisely, I’ll take the money back immediately. Think carefully.”
Without even reading it, Scarlett signed her name, her eyes never leaving the cash.
She bowed repeatedly to Isabella. “From now on, young lady, you’re like my own daughter. Whatever you need, I’ll make it happen!”
“If you do well, Isabella promised, “I’ll give you another sum of money. Your son’s wedding expenses will be completely covered.”
Scarlett thanked Isabella profusely before stuffing the cash into her purse and leaving with a smile plastered across her face.
1/2
Chapter 194
As soon as Scarlett left, Isabella’s pleasant expression vanished.
She spat out in disgust: “What a fool. How could such an idiot even imagine being my mother?”
Chapter Comments
LIKE
