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“Go ahead, call them. Show us the receipt for your purchase,” Isabella said, folding her arms and looking at the woman with a smirk.
The woman hadn’t expected Isabella to be so unfazed. She bit her lip, unsure of what to do next. The dress was a gift from a benefactor, and she had no receipt.
“Is this how you manage your employees?” she shouted at the manager.
The manager, clearly annoyed, responded, “Please leave and stop causing a disturbance!”
“Fine! You’ll regret this!” the woman said as she stormed off with her boyfriend.
“Wait!” Andrew’s icy voice stopped her in her tracks. The woman turned around, and Andrew asked, “Did you hit her?”
“So what?” the woman retorted haughtily.
“Smack!”
A book hit the woman’s face, causing her lip to bleed. Dazed, she was momentarily speechless.
Levi, who had been watching, felt overlooked. These people were completely disregarding his presence! Just as he was about to confront Andrew, he recognized the familiar striking face and was taken aback. It was him.
Levi found himself speechless, quickly pulling the woman away. Once she regained her composure, the woman said, “Darling, I was hit. Why didn’t you do anything?”
“That man is powerful for us to confront,” Levi answered.
Levi was a member of the Santos family, so his warning meant the woman had to reconsider her stance. Yet, she wasn’t ready to let it go. She took out her phone and sent a message, hoping her benefactor would defend her.
Back in the room, the manager kept apologizing to Isabella.
Isabella gestured for him to leave. Andrew gently caressed Isabella’s face, his eyes filled with slight regret. “I should have hit her harder.”
Isabella was about to reply when her phone buzzed with a message. She checked it.
“I was bullied! I went to the Natural Beauty store, and someone hit me hard there, but the manager did nothing. I’m so upset!”
Isabella frowned. This scenario seemed all too familiar. She texted back, saying, “When did this happen?”
The woman, Betsey Grimes, responded, “Just moments ago!”
Isabella was left speechless. The person she had financially supported for so long had turned out like this!
“Is it her?” Andrew asked, looking at the message with disgust.
To those unaware, she might appear to be the victim. However, her earlier display of arrogance was off-putting.
“Seems like it,” Isabella said, puzzled about how this woman knew her identity. Had she unintentionally revealed herself?
Such a sly woman.
And she had even managed to get into the Patton Group. Isabella promptly called for an investigation into her role there. It was soon discovered that she was just a regular employee, but she was widely respected due to rumors that she was connected to the Patton family. Isabella’s expression grew stern.
Then came another message from Betsey.
“You’ll help me, right? By the way, isn’t your birthday coming up? Can I come to your party?” Betsey was eager for a response, hoping to use the occasion to network with influential figures.
Soon, a reply arrived, saying, “Of course—I look forward to seeing you there.”
Betsey exclaimed a triumphant, “Yes!”
After work, Isabella changed her clothes and went to have dinner with Andrew. Fifteen minutes later, they reached a high-end restaurant. They chose a window table in the luxurious setting. When the steak was served, Andrew meticulously sliced it and placed it before Isabella, then filled her champagne glass. They clinked their glasses together.
As their gazes locked, Isabella’s eyes twinkled like the night sky, her smile captivating. Andrew, stunned for a moment, whispered, “You’re truly beautiful, babe.” His voice was resonant and captivating. A blush painted Isabella’s cheeks. “Just eat!”
At that moment, Betsey and Levi entered.
The dim, sophisticated ambiance of the restaurant was everything Betsey had ever hoped for. Her mood lifted, and she wore a proud smile at her ascent into the city’s elite circle. They settled into their reserved seats. Betsey, startled by the sight of a steak priced over ten thousand dollars, concealed her astonishment, placed her order, and began flirting with Levi.
“So, you said you’re related to the Patton family?” Levi inquired.
Betsey smiled and responded, “Not directly related, but quite close to Isabella. She’s even invited me to her birthday party!” Betsey showed him her chat log with Isabella, dissolving Levi’s skepticism.
Levi harbored his own ambitions. As Norton’s influence expanded, he saw strategically beneficial marriage as essential for consolidating his position. Isabella was his target. They were in Ansport, yet they hadn’t met. Thanks to Betsey, Levi now saw an opportunity to approach Isabella. His smile broadened with satisfaction.
Betsey, too, was thrilled until she spotted the refined couple by the window. Though the dim lighting obscured their features, their high-class presence was undeniable. Betsey’s mind wandered into a reverie.
Suddenly, the woman rose and walked past their table toward the restroom. Betsey recognized her and nearly let her glass slip. Wasn’t that the shop assistant from the Natural Beauty store? How could someone of such humble status dine in the same venue as her? Betsey’s temper flared.
She had come from a humble village to this bustling metropolis, overcoming numerous challenges to establish herself. Yet here was this woman, seemingly elevated to these heights simply by her appearance! Betsey touched her face, which still stung from the earlier confrontation.
She knew better than to upset a powerful man, yet she felt confident in dealing with just an assistant. “Darling, I’m going to the restroom,” Betsey said, standing up. She returned shortly after.
Isabella came back too, and Andrew offered her some food. “When did you start studying medicine?” he inquired.
“After my grandmother passed away,” Isabella answered quietly, her face calm.
Andrew had researched Isabella’s background. Her grandmother had died when she was very young. Could she really have begun studying medicine at such a young age? Imagining her early struggles was difficult. No wonder she was now considered a legendary doctor. Andrew’s feelings deepened, his look softening. “You’re truly exceptional, the most remarkable woman I’ve ever known.”
“Isn’t Jada remarkable as well?” Isabella playfully added with a smile.
“She is, but not quite like you,” Andrew said.
“But she’s an intern at the Qiviut Organization. Did you hear about it?”
“Yes, it’s a renowned group.”
“Ever thought about joining them, given your brilliance?” Isabella queried, eyeing Andrew intently.
Andrew just smiled. When Isabella thought he was avoiding the question, he said, “Actually, I am already a member of the Qiviut Organization.”
Isabella was taken aback, knowing members usually kept their affiliation with the Qiviut Organization secret because their global activities often endangered many people’s interests. Many adversaries targeted Qiviut Organization members, yet here was Andrew, openly sharing this with her.
“You’re amazing,” Isabella said, her expression softening, a warmth spreading through her. He truly shared everything with her.
“If I weren’t, how could I be dating someone as amazing as you?” Andrew retorted playfully. “Have you thought about what you want for your birthday?”
“Sure,” Isabella answered, though she was still preoccupied with thoughts of Andrew. Since she met him, he had solved countless issues for her, while she had only given him a few gifts.
Suddenly, a disturbance caught Isabella’s attention. She turned to see several waitstaff gathered around Betsey.
“Check all the surveillance footage, then! My earrings are FSZ’s limited edition; they are very expensive!” Betsey shouted anxiously.
The people around were all shocked.
“A pair of limited-edition earrings from FSZ? My mother wanted to buy those but failed!”
“Who is this woman? How can she afford such earrings? Is she one of the prestigious socialites in Ansport? Why haven’t I seen her before?”
“Such expensive earrings! They have to be found.” A waiter immediately reviewed the surveillance footage and showed it to Betsey.
While watching, Betsey suddenly pointed at the screen. “Her! It’s definitely her! She was the only one there before and after I went into the restroom.”
Then, she immediately stood up and walked towards Isabella.
Isabella frowned. How did she get involved in this drama?
“Give them back to me!” Betsey demanded, extending her hand in front of Isabella. “Hurry! Give me back my earrings!”
Isabella raised an eyebrow, finding Betsey ridiculous. “What nonsense are you talking about?”
“You were the only person in the restroom before and after I went in. So, you must have stolen my earrings. Give them back to me, otherwise I will call the police, and you will face serious consequences.” Betsey seemed really furious now.