Chapter 13 Demanding an Exorbitant Price
After working hard for approximately 30 minutes, Gianna finally stopped. Her face was covered in a sheen of sweat as she looked up at the crowd around her. “Don‘t worry; Old Man Nolan will be fine. He will wake up in ten minutes if nothing unexpected occurs.” The entire scene was silent, and nobody said a word. Only Penny spoke up in discontent, “My grandpa is going to wake up just because you poked some needles into him? What the hell are you bragging about?” Even so, her eyes were glued to the old man lying on the bed as if she was trying to verify Gianna‘s words. On the other hand, Gianna ignored her. Instead, she sat by the side, resting. “Here, Mommy.” South handed her a handkerchief that he had prepared beforehand. Taking it from him, she smiled and stroked his head. “Thanks, South.” As she wiped at her sweat, she glanced over at Silas again, and her lips curled into a smile. “President Nolan, my consultation fee is 50 million.” Similarly, the corners of Silas‘s mouth lifted slightly. Then, he reached his hand out behind him.
Xavier immediately handed him a check. He took the check and subsequently placed it in her hand.
“You do demand an exorbitant price, Miss Aubrey.” His smile hinted at a smugness of having already foreseen her actions.
momentarily taken aback by the
smile tugging at his lips. She glared at him fiercely and reached out her hand to take the check. However, she did not expect a figure to rush over suddenly and snatch the check out of her hands before the check could even absorb the warmth from her hands. Thus, Gianna frowned before turning around to look at
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from his body, and he said darkly, “Hand it over.” Penny scowled but did not move an inch. “Silas, don‘t be deceived by her! Grandpa isn’t awake yet! Who knows what she did to him just
the old man lying on the bed. Although he didn‘t know what Gianna did to Old Man Nolan just now, he could tell that his grandpa‘s condition was much better than before.
never expected him to say those three words that held so much power in them. Thus, most of the resentment and anger that had built up in her heart dissipated. I guess this guy can speak
don‘t mind waiting until Old Man Nolan wakes up. It
face did not let up. If anything, his expression became colder. He glared at Penny, then he