LOGINAt dinner, everyone wore different expressions.
Rita couldn't help asking repeatedly,
"Rue, are you sure this isn't some kind of scam? A nursing job that pays a thousand dollars a day... I still can't stop worrying."
"A thousand dollars is a lot," Rue agreed with a perfectly straight face. "But my boss said that if my treatments are effective, he'll raise my pay. I'm not just providing care. I'm also helping with rehabilitation."
She continued her serious-sounding
At dinner, everyone wore different expressions.Rita couldn't help asking repeatedly,"Rue, are you sure this isn't some kind of scam? A nursing job that pays a thousand dollars a day... I still can't stop worrying.""A thousand dollars is a lot," Rue agreed with a perfectly straight face. "But my boss said that if my treatments are effective, he'll raise my pay. I'm not just providing care. I'm also helping with rehabilitation."She continued her serious-sounding nonsense without missing a beat.A long silence followed.Then Gyle quietly exchanged a look with Rita and Cody. He picked up his phone and quickly typed into their family group chat:[Find out where Rue is working as soon as possible. Make sure she's safe.]Rita immediately replied:[Why don't we just tell Rue the truth already?]Cody responded almost i
Shaking her head, Rue bit her lower lip and let out a sharp breath. Images of her confrontation with Mrs. Sterling flashed through her mind. Judging from a psychological perspective, Mrs. Sterling's reaction had seemed genuine. It hadn't looked like an act. So who could it have been? Questions piled up in her mind, refusing to go away. Rue got out of the car about three miles from home. Before leaving, she gave AJ one last instruction. "Replace your car. It's way too conspicuous." A globally limited custom Sakura Pink Ferrari. Was he trying to advertise his identity to the entire world? AJ sighed dramatically. "Boss, we've made so much money. You won't enjoy it yourself, and now you're not even letting your brothers enjoy it?" Rue shot him a cold glance. One look was enough to make him immediately straighten up. As she turned to leave, she emphasized once more, "Find Zach as soon as possible." To her, th
Rue wasn't the least bit afraid. She casually rolled her shoulders and stretched her wrists."I believe every life carries the same worth." She clicked her tongue. "What I hate most are people who divide others into classes and ranks."Her eyes settled on Ariana."Trying to elevate yourself by belittling others is actually a classic sign of insecurity.""Insecurity?" Ariana nearly exploded. "You think I'm insecure?"She jabbed a finger at herself.“I'm the Sterling Family's daughter! Who do you think you are? If you hadn't stolen my identity and grown up in my place, you wouldn't even be worthy of polishing my shoes!”Mrs. Sterling lost patience. “Teach her a lesson!”The moment the order was given, the men rushed forward.Mother and daughter watched with smug smiles. In their minds, today's outcome was already decided. Once they controlled Rue, they would have an endless supply of Vital Essence Pills. Her life or death would be entirely in their hands.A knife flashed toward Rue's ab
"You?"Julian's breathing was still uneven from walking too quickly.His body hadn't fully recovered yet.Rue immediately understood what he was referring to.He had probably heard about what happened at the hospital.After a brief pause, she decided not to tell the truth.Instead, she offered a light smile."What a coincidence. Your recovery seems to be going pretty well.""Were you the one who stabilized my condition earlier?"Julian took a step toward her, an unusual urgency creeping into his voice.That only made Rue more cautious.The last time she'd seen him had been at her gallery exhibition.Every ten days or so, a special painting was displayed there.Most of them secretly contained coded messages hidden within their color compositions—messages she transmitted overseas.There were simply too many coincidences.Her operation had been compromised.Then this man appeared at the gallery and purchased the one painting that held special significance.Now, on the very day she delive
When Ariana entered the room, she nervously glanced around.Just moments ago, Mrs. Sterling had grabbed her arm downstairs and excitedly told her that rumors were already spreading throughout the hospital that she had saved Julian Vanderbilt's life.Ariana strongly suspected the actual rescuer had been Rue.Still, she couldn't be certain.And regardless of the truth, the surveillance footage was missing, and the nurses all believed the Sterling family's daughter had treated Julian.A lifesaving favor had fallen into her lap.There was no way she would let it go.“Mr. Vanderbilt, how are you feeling? Are you doing better?” Ariana approached with a sweet smile."Were you the one who stabilized my condition?" Julian Vanderbilt narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing her from head to toe.“I believe anyone capable enough to help would have done the same if they saw your condition, Mr. Vanderbilt.” She scratched her head and laughed nervously.“The examination results for the Vital Essence Pill ar
The staff moved into action.Then someone suddenly remarked,“Miss Sterling was able to create something as extraordinary as the Vital Essence Pill. Her medical skills must be exceptional. With her here, Mr. Vanderbilt will definitely be fine.”Ariana's face turned pale instantly. She instinctively stepped backward.“I came out in a hurry and didn't bring anything with me. We should take Mr. Vanderbilt upstairs first. If his condition worsens because of a delay, that would be terrible.”Medical skills?She didn't even understand the most basic principles of medicine.Julian brushed aside the hands trying to support him.“I am not dead yet.” His voice was cold and commanding. “I can walk myself.”Kieran inhaled sharply and immediately dismissed everyone crowding around.Only the bodyguards remained to escort Julian toward the elevator.Just before the doors closed, Julian glanced back through the narrowing gap.His cold eyes landed on Ariana.The moment their gazes met, she shivered.T







