“You, you, you…” Gerry was so furious he nearly lost his breath. His son finally came to his senses. He was so angry that his eyes turned red. He was about to charge at Marissa, but Balthasar intervened. “Now, consider the occasion. Don’t distract from what’s important. The fact that Ayla is becoming Dr. Riss’ apprentice is what matters most.”
Gerry and his son were forced to suppress their anger. Sansa chimed in, “Don’t worry, Gerry. Once Ayla is Riss’ apprentice, she’ll make sure to teach Tiffany a lesson for you and your son.”
As they entered the hall for the medical conference, Marissa turned to Landen and asked with a smile, “I’ve been cast out of the Nash family. Aren’t you worried about the repercussions for following me around?”
“How could I be worried about that?” Landen glanced disdainfully at the Nash family members, then turned to Marissa. “I need to behave well today. If I become Dr. Riss’ apprentice, I’ll make them pay for what they did just now.”
“You’ll make it,” Marissa said with a smile
“Ha!” Landen chuckled and replied, “Thanks for saying that. You must have a lucky charm in your words.”
As they were chatting and laughing, a sudden chill enveloped them, making their hair stand on end. They turned to find Connor standing behind them, his presence as chilling as the Grim Reaper
As soon as Marissa caught sight of Connor, she tensed up guiltily, unable to meet his piercing gaze. His expression was as grim as it had been in the hotel, his demeanor cold, sending chills down her spine. He seemed deeply upset about the previous night. What a narrow-minded guy! All she did was sleep beside him for one night, yet he looked as if she had committed a grave sin. Why was he so furious?
As she inwardly complained about Connor, he suddenly mentioned, “Grandma wanted me to tell you she’s waiting for you in the lounge area.”
“Okay… Understood,” Marissa quickly replied and left in a hurry to distance herself from him
“Mr. Daniels, may I accompany Ms. Nash there?” For the first time, Terry showed a keen interest in assisting Marissa. With Connor’s nod of approval, Terry immediately followed her
Once they turned a corner and reached a less crowded area, Terry’s demeanor changed, and he looked at Marissa with disdain, saying, “You should stop trying to impress Mr. Daniels, you village girl!”
Marissa looked at him, puzzled. Terry mistook her surprise for disappointment and smirked with satisfaction
“To be honest, Mr. Daniels spent last evening with Dr. Riss. They had a great time. With someone as remarkable as Riss around, how could Mr. Daniels ever like you? Give up on your fantasies!” He looked her up and down with disdain and added, “You may be pretty, but you’re not the right match for Mr. Daniels. A remarkable woman like Riss is the only one who deserves him. Got that?”
After saying those words, Terry felt a surge of relief, pleased to have expressed his disdain for the village girl. He eagerly awaited Marissa’s dejected reaction, but it never came. Marissa remained silent. After listening to his tirade, she merely gave him a slight smile, her eyes radiating more contempt than before. She even muttered under her breath, “Idiot!”
Then she turned and walked away, not giving Terry a chance to respond. Terry was left speechless and flustered. As he watched Marissa’s retreating figure, his anger surged. Earlier in the day at the hotel, Riss had called him an “idiot.” Now, Marissa had echoed the sentiment. Was he really that stupid? He had been upset when Riss insulted him, dismissing her as mistaken. But now that Marissa had said the same thing, he began to question himself. Was he truly an idiot? The more he dwelled on it, the more dejected he felt. He hung his head and returned to where Connor was
Marc noticed Terry’s dejected mood and asked with concern, “What’s the matter?”
Terry, feeling wronged and his face flushing red, inquired, “Marc, do I really look like an idiot?”
Marc was shocked
Before Marc could respond, Connor said irritably, “You are indeed not smart!” Connor then shot Terry a disdainful glance and walked away. He had been in a sour mood already, and Terry’s self-doubt in his presence was the last straw. If he didn’t scold Terry, who else could he scold to alleviate his frustration?
Connor’s harsh words were intended to vent his own frustrations. However, for Terry, they felt like a massive blow, shattering his self-esteem
Marc tried to console Terry, saying, “Mr. Daniels isn’t himself today. Try not to take it personally.”
But Terry was beyond consolation. He broke down, saying, “Riss called me ‘idiot’ this morning; the village girl did the same just now, and now Mr. Daniels says I’m not smart. I must really be stupid. Waah…”
Who had ever seen a bodyguard cry? How could a bodyguard be seen crying? Marc and Domenic exchanged glances, at a loss for words on how to comfort Terry
Meanwhile, Landen, who had been overlooked by everyone, had a realization. He asked, “Why do you call Tiffany ‘village girl’?”
As Landen spoke up, Domenic, Marc, and Terry were taken aback. They had nearly forgotten Landen was there and almost revealed too much. Domenic reacted swiftly, flashing a forced smile, and said to Landen, “Mr. Nash, you must have misunderstood. We weren’t talking about Mrs. Daniels.” He nodded courteously and hurried to catch up with Connor. Terry’s expression showed his frustration, but Marc quickly pulled him away. Landen raised an eyebrow but didn’t dwell on it and left to find Marissa
Marissa entered the lounge alone and noticed Arabella deep in conversation with Ruth. Even though she was too far away to catch their words, their friendly and easy expressions made it clear they were well-acquainted. Daryl and Rachel were seated with them, smiling, while Shaun and Leila enjoyed some juice at the next table. Leila spotted Marissa first and said, “Tiffany, over here!” Her shout drew the attention of Arabella and the other Sanchez family members, prompting Arabella to wave, too. “Sweetie, come join us!”
Marissa approached with a smile and took Arabella’s extended hand. “Grandma and Grandma, you two know each other?”
Arabella leaned in and whispered, “Sweetie, I took the initiative to come over and chat with the Sanchez family because I heard you acknowledged them as your family. I wanted to ensure they know you’re respected in the Daniels family, so they won’t underestimate you, humph!” Though Arabella intended to whisper, her voice carried, and everyone around them heard her, leading to chuckles. Marissa whispered back in jest, “Thank you, Grandma. With your support, no one in Blebert would dare trouble me.” Arabella beamed, raised her chin proudly, glanced at the Sanchez family, and assumed a noble air, looking utterly adorable
Then, Marissa warmly greeted each of the others. Ruth, Daryl, and Rachel smiled in relief. They had been concerned about Tiffany’s well-being within the Daniels family, but Arabella’s protective stance reassured them. Leila joined Marissa, linking arms, and asked, “Tiffany, is it true that the Nash family expects Dr. Riss to announce today that she’s taking Ayla as her disciple?”
Marissa responded with a smile, “We’ll see soon enough. Let’s just wait and see.”
Their conversation was briefly interrupted when Arabella suddenly pulled Marissa closer and eyed Leila suspiciously, saying, “Little girl, my sweetie needs to stay with me later, so you can’t take her away.”
Leila playfully blinked and said, “Don’t worry, Mrs. Daniels. I won’t take her away from you.” The group laughed again
Marissa reassured Arabella while linking arms with her, “Don’t worry, Grandma. I’m here just for you today. No one can take me away.”
Pleased, Arabella shook her shoulders joyfully and, holding Marissa’s arm, suggested, “Let’s go check if Dr. Riss has arrived and see if there are any rare herbs you like.”
“Grandma, Uncle Daryl, Rachel, would you like to join us?” Marissa invited the others to come along
“Absolutely,” Ruth replied. “We’re also eager to meet Dr. Riss. We wanted to thank her personally and buy some rare herbs that might aid your mother’s recovery.”
With that, both families made their way to the medical conference together. The venue was lavishly decorated, matching the medical theme, and bustling with attendees. Marissa and Arabella looked around for a while before reaching the area dedicated to the auction for rare herbs
Rumors circulated that Dr. Riss would appear there today, attracting a large crowd, including the Nash family. Sansa and Ayla, now dressed appropriately, were standing alongside Balthasar, surrounded by the rest of the Nash family, like two proud peacocks. As Marissa and her companions entered the exhibition space, a voice suddenly exclaimed, “Oh my gosh!”
Everyone turned at the voice and saw an affluent lady standing by a glass display case, her hand over her mouth in astonishment. “Oh my goodness, this is actually a century-old ginseng, a completely natural wild one!”
Following her shout, the crowd moved closer to the display case to get a better view. Arabella, intrigued, said to Marissa, “Sweetie, let’s go have a look as well.”
“Of course, Grandma,” Marissa responded, helping Arabella as they made their way toward the crowd
The staff member at the display case began to enlighten the onlookers. “This ginseng was found on an ancient mountain. It was about 700 grams when dug up and is estimated to be 230 years old. It is considered the largest known wild ginseng root, which is why it’s called the Ginseng King. This Ginseng King will be up for auction in two hours, starting at 5 million. If you’re interested in bidding, please wait patiently. Meanwhile, feel free to check out the other items on display.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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