The Nash family, renowned in the medical field, watched the unfolding violence with a mix of shock and embarrassment. Sansa, witnessing her housekeeper and maid creating such a spectacle, felt her cheeks burn with embarrassment and mentally scolded Nia, “Fool!” Even though she inwardly scolded Nia, her instinct was to protect her. Nia had been a devoted servant for many years, after all
However, the chaos had spiraled out of control. Balthasar would never forgive someone who had ruined his Longevity Soup. Balthasar banged his fist on the table and shouted, “Throw this disrespectful woman out! Banish her from Blebert, and make sure she’s never employed again!”
Startled by Balthasar’s outburst, Nia realized her mistake. She should have demonstrated her innocence regarding the soup first. “Mr. Nash, please, let me explain-” But no one was going to give her a chance to explain. Several bodyguards stepped forward and dragged Nia away like a dead dog
As Zoe and Stacy trembled, Balthasar dismissed them with a wave of his hand and said, “Get rid of them too. Fire them!”
Stacy and Zoe were quickly dragged out. Silence then settled over the hall. Sansa felt a stab of pain at the loss of Nia, her fiercely loyal servant. She silently wished she could skin Marissa alive. Ayla, visibly shaken and not ready to concede, turned to Balthasar and said
“Grandpa, it’s your seventieth birthday today. Let’s not dwell on the mistakes of those worthless servants. Come and see the gift I’ve prepared for you,” Ayla said, offering a gift box to Balthasar with enthusiasm
The Longevity Soup incident had backfired on her and her mother, and to avoid further scrutiny and potential blame, she was eager to move past it. “Grandpa, the gift I’ve prepared for you with great care is even more beneficial than the Longevity Soup. You’re going to love it!”
Balthasar, still troubled by the soup incident, perked up at the mention of a gift that could be more beneficial and took the box. “Ayla, what could possibly be better than the Longevity Soup?”
“Just open it, Grandpa, and see for yourself.”
“Alright, let’s see what this is.”
Balthasar opened the box, his eyes widening in both shock and pleasure. He was astounded. “This, this… Ayla, is this a MindEase Elixir created by Riss, the D Pill?”
“Yes, Grandpa,” Ayla replied, beaming with pride. “Grandpa, it cost a fortune and required a lot of effort to acquire. But for your health, longevity, happiness, and joy, it’s worth it.”
The Nash family members gathered around, eager to glimpse what was in Balthasar’s hands, their eyes filled with wonder. “Oh my, is that really Riss’ MindEase Elixir? Let us see it!”
The MindEase Elixir, derived from an ancient medical recipe, was known for its incredible effects on calming the mind, nourishing the brain, and extending life. The recipe and method had been lost for centuries, but three years ago, Dr. Riss appeared out of nowhere. This doctor not only performed medical miracles in surgeries, earning the title of top surgeon, but also successfully produced a batch of MindEase Elixirs. This batch contained four pills, named A, B, C, and D based on their qualities, with A being the highest quality and D the lowest quality. Even the lowest-quality D Pill was considered more valuable than many other medicines and was literally worth its weight in gold. Though rumors had circulated that Riss produced four such pills, their exact locations remained a mystery. They were beyond price, unavailable for purchase at any cost
Balthasar had only dreamed of owning such a pill, and now Ayla had actually secured one for him! His mood instantly lifted, and his face lit up with happiness. With Riss’ MindEase Elixir in hand, who needed Longevity Soup? This one pill was worth more than a thousand bowls of Longevity Soup!
Balthasar laughed heartily, holding the pill as if it were a precious relic. The Nash family was full of admiration. “Wow, to see one of Riss’ MindEase Elixirs in my lifetime, I can die happy now.” “Such a miraculous medicine, even a small bit brewed in water would be heavenly. Sir, you are truly fortunate!” “Ayla has really outdone herself, securing such a miraculous pill. Come on, Ayla, how did you manage it?”
Ayla found herself the focus of everyone’s attention, and her parents, Rex and Sansa, beamed with immense pride at their accomplished daughter. Though swelling with pride, Ayla tried to appear modest. “It took some effort and a bit of luck. I was fortunate enough to meet Dr. Riss and earn Dr. Riss’ trust, which allowed me to purchase this D Pill.”
“What?” The Nash family was even more astounded. “Ayla, you know Dr. Riss?”
“Oh my God, did I hear that correctly? The mysterious Dr. Riss, whose gender is even unknown to the outside world, is actually known to Ayla?”
“Ayla, please tell me, is Dr. Riss a man or a woman? Old or young? How did you come to meet?”
Ayla felt a pang of guilt. She didn’t know why she claimed to know Riss, but having made such a bold statement, she could only keep up the pretense. “Ahem!” She cleared her throat nervously and added, “Dr. Riss is a very charming man in his thirties.”
“Really?” Marissa interrupted with a smirk. “But I heard Dr. Riss is actually a young woman in her twenties, quite stunning actually.”
As soon as Marissa spoke, it felt as if she had torn a hole in fine silk. The once lively atmosphere suddenly turned cold. Ayla’s expression shifted from guilt to smug arrogance
After all, she was a graduate of Blebert University’s Medical School, which she considered far superior to Tiffany’s incomplete high school education. If her own extensive network couldn’t uncover details about Dr. Riss, what chance did Tiffany have? Ayla was convinced that Tiffany was merely trying to oppose her
Thinking this, Ayla scoffed, “Tiffany, with your limited medical knowledge and lack of even a high school diploma, what credible sources could you possibly have about Dr. Riss?”
As Ayla finished, nods of agreement followed from around the hall. “Exactly, Dr. Riss is a figure of high repute. Only well-known medical professionals could know anything significant about him. Tiffany, you’re clearly just stirring up drama.”
“Our Nash family holds a distinguished place in the medical community. Even if you’re not successful, you shouldn’t embarrass us by creating scenes. Ayla is a source of pride for our family; you ought to respect her and aspire to reach her level, instead of constantly trying to bring her down with your accusations!”
“Your actions are a letdown and reflect poorly on our younger members.” With her relatives backing her and criticizing Marissa, Ayla grew even more confident. Sansa, eager for her daughter to outshine other family members, swelled with pride. Marissa shot a mocking glance at the mother-daughter pair and continued, “Ayla, exactly how did you become acquainted with Dr. Riss?”
The family’s attention turned to Ayla. They were all intrigued about her connection with the elusive doctor. Many eminent professionals and wealthy tycoons struggled to even approach Dr. Riss
Initially burdened by guilt, Ayla now reveled in the unwarranted praise. She started to believe her own deceit, convincing herself of a close relationship with Dr. Riss. So, she smiled and continued her fabrication confidently
“As many of you know, Dr. Riss has announced plans to mentor a few personal disciples in Blebert to share his medical expertise. My ultimate goal is to be one of those disciples, so I sent my application to Dr. Riss’s email. I wasn’t very optimistic, as even accomplished medical professionals often don’t receive a reply from him, much less a recent graduate like myself. However, to my surprise, Dr. Riss responded and agreed to meet with me. We had a productive discussion, and I took the chance to ask if I could purchase a MindEase Elixir. Dr. Riss consented to sell one to me. I initially hoped to buy the best one, the A Pill, for Grandpa, but sadly, only the D Pill was available. The others had already been reserved for different uses.”
Ayla’s story was so rich with details that it left her family members in awe once again. “Unbelievable! Ever since Dr. Riss revealed his intention to take disciples, countless medical experts have applied, hoping to be chosen. Most receive no reply, but Ayla not only got a response; she even met with him!”
“This is fantastic news! Dr. Riss clearly sees something special in Ayla to have treated her so generously. It seems almost certain that Ayla will become Dr. Riss’s personal disciple!”
“Wow, our Nash family might just have a new star after Brian! The future glory of our family seems assured, perhaps even surpassing the days of Brian’s prominence!”
The family’s excitement grew. They viewed Ayla as a beacon of hope for their clan, nearly ready to place her on a pedestal. Balthasar, too, was caught up in the enthusiasm, quickly inviting Ayla to sit next to him. As the eldest member of the family and the former family patriarch, his position was unrivaled. Apart from his late wife, no one else, not even the current family head, Rex, was allowed to sit beside Balthasar. For Ayla, a granddaughter, to be granted a seat next to Balthasar, overstepping many senior family members, was an incredible honor
Amidst the celebration, Ayla basked in the glow of her newfound glory. Then, suddenly, Sansa asked Marissa with a hint of sarcasm, “Tiffany, what gift have you prepared for your grandpa?”
Marissa smiled and replied, “What a coincidence. I’ve also got a MindEase Elixir for Grandpa, the A Pill!”
Sansa deliberately asked Marissa about her gift, aiming to embarrass her. With Ayla’s impressive present, Marissa was bound to be overshadowed, regardless of what she had brought for Balthasar. If her gift was mediocre, it would only lead to disdain and ridicule from the Nash family
Unexpectedly, Marissa claimed she had secured a MindEase Elixir, the A Pill! Everyone was initially stunned, then they scoffed in disbelief. They couldn’t imagine it being true. Who could possibly obtain Dr. Riss’ A Pill? Certainly not someone like Tiffany, whom they deemed a failure. They wondered how she could manage to present such a rare gift. Surely her husband, Connor, could obtain such an item, but he would likely reserve it for Arabella, not for Tiffany’s birthday gift. Moreover, it was obvious that Connor didn’t love Tiffany. They had seen her shabby motorcycle and simple attire at the party, and Connor wasn’t even present. How could he have provided such a lavish gift for her to give?
The crowd surmised that Tiffany claimed this out of jealousy towards Ayla and was attempting to overshadow her. With this thought, they regarded Marissa with even greater disdain. If not for her father Brian, who had been a pillar of the Nash family, she might have already been ousted. Even Balthasar, the family’s revered elder, glared at Marissa, disappointed in what he considered a waste of his eldest son’s excellent genes
Sansa observed the crowd’s reactions and smirked sarcastically. “Tiffany, our family values the sentiment behind gifts rather than their monetary value. However, lying to compete with others isn’t acceptable.”
Ayla had told so many lies and was now pretending to be generous. “Let’s be patient with Tiffany. She’s eager to earn Grandpa’s affection and approval, perhaps too eager. It’s possible she was misled into buying a fake. Please, don’t mock her.”
The others began to comment sarcastically. “Ayla truly is a sensible young woman. She shows great patience with her cousin. This is the mark of a true heir.”
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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