Chapter 110 – Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family

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“Yes, I have no right to mention your grandma. If your grandma knew that the Melton family fell apart under my watch, she would be heartbroken and her condition could get worse.” Demetrius said.

Demetrius seemed to be full of regret and sorrow, “It’s all our fault. You’re right to hate us. We don’t even dare to ask for your forgiveness, but if you’re willing…”

“I’m not willing.” Mirabella cut him off.

Demetrius was taken aback by her firm stance, at a loss for what to do, “Bella, what can I do to make you forgive me? Anything that’s within by ability.” “You can.” Mirabella said straight away, “Pay the six million, use the rest to buy some good drugs for Grandma on the black market.”

Demetrius suddenly remembered what Doctor Caden had said that there was a very expensive drug on the black market. One million per pill, two pills a month, and after three months she could have an operation. This would be much better than living on borrowed time in the hospital.

However, Demetrius didn’t want to go through with this idea. His hope was for the old lady to stay in the hospital with all her shares worth thirty million. He was afraid that if she became senile in her old age, she might transfer her shares to Mirabella.

So he wanted to save Grace, hoping that before she passed away, she could leave all her shares to Yoli in her will.

He thought Mirabella didn’t know his plan, so he said gently, “Bella, don’t worry about Grandma. I will save her. The drugs from the black market are unreliable. Hope Hospital is the best hospital in the country, known for its cardiology department, and we have professionals like Dr. Greg and Dr. Caden. I have peace of mind with Grandma there.”

Mirabella knew what was going on. He just didn’t want to spend the money, only trying to save the six million in compensation. Did he think she couldn’t figure that out?!

“Bella.” Demetrius said.

*Two minutes have passed.” Mirabella said.

Mirabella hung up the call, blocked the number, and was about to head into the lab when another unknown number called.

Mirabella was speechless. Without a doubt, it was Demetrius again, shamelessly calling her from a new number.

Mirabella hung up again, blocked the number, and strode into the lab.

Demetrius had predicted she wouldn’t answer, so he had prepared a bunch of new numbers before calling her. Each time Mirabella blocked one, he’d switch to another. Finally, Mirabella switched off her phone, leaving Demetrius helpless.

“How’s it going?” Olga, watching Demetrius’s fallen face, had a bad feeling, “She’s still not answering your call?”

“She switched off her phone.” Demetrius sighed, glancing at his daughter on the sofa.

Yolanda was hanging her head, looking guilty as tears silently rolled down her cheeks. She looked pitiful.

“That girl is outrageous!” Olga gritted her teeth, hating Mirabella to the core, “No matter what, this can’t hit the news or not only will Yoli’s reputation be ruined, but our Melton family’s reputation will be destroyed too!”

Humph! It was just six million? They were the richest family in Tranquil City, they could definitely afford it!

Demetrius was silent for a while, then took out his phone, ordering his men to put up several of his mansions and shops for sale, “The buyer must pay in full.” Otherwise, waiting for the bank’s loan process would take too long, and they wouldn’t get the money within three days!

“Make it fast. If it doesn’t work, lower the price a bit.” Demetrius hung up, looking at his wife and daughter with a defeated look, “Once we sell those, all we’ll have left is this house and a few shops.”

The maid serving tea on the side was startled by this, almost dropping her tray.

“What are you doing?” Olga, noticing her sneaky behavior, couldn’t help but scold, “Trying to give us a heart attack?”

“Sorry, ma’am, I didn’t hold it properly.” The maid thought, what was the point of acting high and mighty when they were about to go bankrupt! She needed to find a new job. The Melton family was definitely going under soon!

“Dad, mom, I’m sorry.” Yolanda sobbed, tears falling continuously, guilt written all over her face.

“Ah.” Demetrius sighed. Once the mansions and shops were sold, he would no longer be the richest man in Tranquil City. His status would plummet. Then, the Melton family’s business would be on the brink of collapse.

“It’s all my fault.” Yolanda knew she’d messed up, sobbing, “If I hadn’t come back, dad would still be the richest man, and mom would still be living a luxurious life. I ruined you. I ruined our family! I’m sorry, so sorry!”

If she didn’t apologize now, she was afraid her parents would get angry and kick her out. She could feel her father’s disappointment in her. Even though she was crying so hard, he didn’t offer any words of comfort.

“Silly girl, you’re our child. You’ve lived outside for eighteen years. You’ve suffered a lot!” Olga said.

Olga gently stroked her head, softly saying, “You couldn’t afford piano lessons before, but things are different now! We’re here, and we won’t let you suffer anymore. If you still want to learn piano, we’ll hire a tutor for you!”

Yolanda’s tears fell, she shook her head. As if to say, she didn’t want to learn piano anymore.

Olga’s heart ached even more, “It’s okay, as long as we pay the six million, only the people at the awards ceremony will know about this. It’ll soon be forgotten, and won’t be known by others. Won’t become… Their laughingstock.

Yolanda nodded, looking guilty.

“In a few days, the results of the entrance exam will be announced. With your abilities and level, getting into a good university won’t be a problem!” Olga said.

“During your university days, you can try other things. It doesn’t have to be piano playing all the time. You can try painting, fashion designing, or even golfing. In a nutshell, refine your taste, and become a truly talented and knowledgeable elegant lady.” Olga said, “After graduating from a prestigious university, you can intern at our family business for a while. Then you’ll become an elegant lady with both ability and qualification. But as for Zachary.” That was a tough nut to crack.

Olga could tell that Zachary was disappointed in Yoli today, and was even taken away by Mrs. Panter.

“The wedding between the Melton and the Panter family may be on hold for now.” Olga said.

Yolanda knew it clear as day, Zachary was disappointed in her! Today’s incident made her feel ashamed. She bit her lip. No, she had to find a way to win him back, no matter the cost.

In the lab.

Mirabella successfully extracted the Jade Leaf, causing a stir among the surrounding experts and doctors, who all praised her.

“That’s seriously impressive!”

“We’ve been hustling for more than ten days, and you cracked it in one afternoon!”

“In the field of pharmaceutical research, if you’re the second, no one dares to claim the first.”

Mirabella looked at the extracted Jade Leaf, seeming unsatisfied, “It’s not fully extracted, and the composition isn’t pure enough. I’ll come back tomorrow night to check.”

Tonight, Louisa prepared a big feast for her, to celebrate her success. Now that it was dark, she had to go back, or they would be waiting for too long. Hearing that Mirabella would come back tomorrow night, the doctors and experts were thrilled, “That’s great!”

“Even though it’s not fully extracted, being able to extract a part of it is already amazing!”

“I thought this project was doomed to fail, but once you came, we made such a big progress!”

Mirabella looked at the component in the equipment, “You guys observe it tonight. See how long this component can survive under high temperature.”

If it couldn’t withstand high temperature, the component would be destroyed, and the extraction would be meaningless. “Don’t worry, we will definitely follow up on this.” The expert said.

Mirabella got in the car and left. Soon after, she arrived at Reflections Villa, and saw a brand new diamond piano shining charmingly under the light as soon as she entered the living room.

“Mirabella, you’re back?” Kenneth was very happy to see her, “Perfect, you can test this piano, see how it feels, Is the sound accurate? Is it good to use?” Serena beside him was green with envy. She had asked the piano delivery guy, and this piano was worth millions, very expensive. The delivery guy thought Kenneth’s daughter was her, and complimented her, which upset her.

Mirabella’s slender fingers gently slid over the keys, and pressed a few notes. The sound was very good. This piano must be very valuable. “Mirabella, I heard you’re a piano master, can we have the honor of hearing you play a piece?”

“I heard you’re Maestro Melody? I must confess, I’m your fan!”

“Mirabella, may I have the pleasure of hearing you play a piece?”

“Your piano music is really good, I listen to a few pieces before I go to bed every night.” Mirabella smiled and said, “So, my piano pieces have the effect of helping you sleep?”

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