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Chapter 688
Chapter 688
Mia approached Timothy with the box and handed it to him directly, urging, “Please prioritize saving the patient. However,considering Mrs. Barrett Senior’s current condition, I’m afraid a single stalk of reishi mushroom won't be enough.”
Reishi mushrooms were rare commodities, typically traded only in black market auctions. like those in Xanier Island. They werescarcely available on the open market.
Timothy’s expression grew serious. “Regardless, let's give it a shot first.”With that, the reishi mushrooms were promptly taken away by the doctor.
Mia couldn’t help but observe the lady, whose perfume was rather strong, staring at her in astonishment. As Mia turned her head,her red lips curved subtly.
Startled by Mia's smile, Shelly felt a shiver creep down her spine. She promptly stood up and hid behind Timothy, stammering,“T-Tim, who is she?”
Why did this woman resemble Mia so closely? There wasn’t even a hint of plastic surgery!
Upon hearing the woman address Timothy as “Tim,” Mia swiftly deduced her identity as his cousin presumably Shelly, thesecond heiress of the Barrett family.
However, when Shelly spotted Mia, her reaction resembled that of a mouse encountering at cat, her eyes betraying a flicker ofguilt.
Could it be that she was also involved in the troubles Mia faced within the Barrett family
before?
Contemplating this possibility, Mia’s gaze darkened, but the smirk on her lips only grew
wider.
Taking the initiative, Mia addressed Shelly, stating, “Hello, my last name is Langford. You may call me Monalize.”Shelly swallowed nervously. “Your last name is Langford?”
Fortunately, it wasn’t Lane!
Shelly couldn’t help but sigh in relief. Nonetheless, the uncanny resemblance of Monalize’s face left her unsettled, almost asthough she were face to face with Mia.
At that moment, the doctor approached Timothy and informed him, “We need your presence here to address the issueconcerning the reishi mushrooms. There are important
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decisions that require your input.”
Without hesitation, Timothy followed the doctor promptly.
Meanwhile, Mia stood still, observing the blinking lights emanating from the emergencyToot
From Timothy’s tense expression, it was evident that he was deeply worried about Laura, who was receiving treatment inside.
An awkward tension lingered in the corridor.Shelly couldn’t help but secretly observe Mia, sensing that something was amiss.
She began to wonder why Timothyhad traveled to Xanier Is ndtqy mMpurcrageceish laush{orns, only toreturn with a woman who bore anuncanny resemblance to Mia. VisitNovelDrama.Org to read the latestchapter of this novel
However, Shelly's eyes widened insurprise when she noticed thehandbag Mle was holdings iSthat theliNitet Edition rare leather bag fromVior's anniversary collection? And inthe smallest size, too! That size isnotoriously difficult to find!” VisitNovelDrama.Org to read the latestchapter of this novel
Mia replied nonchalantly, “Oh, is it? | actually have it in another color, but | haven't used it much because it doesn’t suit my taste.”
Shelly's face immediately brightened with surprise. “If you’re not using it, could you consider selling it to me? We can negotiatethe price!”
In Bern City, this handbag was highly sought after by everyone.
After being embarrassed by those women for missing out last time, Shelly was determined to get the bag this time and teachthem a lesson!
Seeing Shelly take the bait, Mianodded graciously and said, “O mwere sifceyoure Kir. Barrett'scousin, It seems a bit formal todiscuss payment. Let’s consider it agift from me to you." VisitNovelDrama.Org to read the latestchapter of this novel
“Really?”
Shelly was elated. She hadn't anticipated Mia’s generosity in simply giving her the bag. After all, it was a rare and expensiveitem.
As they exchanged WhatsApp contacts, Shelly tentatively asked, “Monalize, did you meet Tim on Xanier Island?”“Yes, he reached out to me to purchase some reishi mushrooms.”novelbin
Mia’s gaze drifted toward the emergency room. “Anyway, how did Mrs. Barrett Senior end