A Film Queen

Chapter 240 Viola’s Suspicion

Viola seemed embarrassed. She was nervously rubbing her palms as she explained, “It’s the old folks at home–she urgently needs medical treatment at a big hospital. We can’t gather that much money quickly, so we have to sell this house. Once we have enough money in the future, we’ll buy it back.”

Although she said this, Viola knew that once they sold the house, buying it back would be incredibly difficult. However, they had no choice; selling the house was their only option at the moment.

Philip glanced around and asked, “How many people live in your household?”

Viola didn’t understand what the number of family members had to do with selling the house, but she answered truthfully, “Three of us now–me, my husband, and my mother–in–law.”

“No children?”

“Yes, we have two–a boy and a girl. Neither of them is home. The boy dropped out early and now earns money playing games. The girl, she …

Before she could finish, a medicine bottle tipped over with a loud bang that echoed sharply in the silent

room.

Everyone turned to the noise’s source. Ivan quickly picked up the bottle from the floor and apologized, “Sorry, I knocked it over by accident.”

Philip snorted in annoyance. He scolded, “So careless! What’s wrong with you?”

Ivan said nothing.

He guiltily glanced at Jordan, who remained calm and composed, as if he truly knew nothing about the situation.

Boss is impressive! Always maintaining his composure.

After this minor interruption, Philip didn’t press for more details. He turned to Jordan and said, “This house looks good. Buy it.”

even asking

ན་ལ་འཇ་ཌ་འཆ་འཚོའི་རྫ་

ignored the old man and looked at Milly. He asked, “Milly, do you like this house? If you do,

faced south, was well–ventilated, and looked clean and tidy despite

the most important thing was …

she guessed correctly, Viola must be

Stephanie, especially in their facial features. However, there were many people in the world who look alike; therefore, she hadn’t

240 Viola’s

Pearls

the first thing she thought of was to save herself and run away with the money. Even in this life, knowing her biological parents, she surely wouldn’t want to give up her life as

now that she has been reborn, Stephanie was even more aware of her destiny and certainly won’t sit back and wait for things to happen. From the series of events that have occurred in the past few days,

had emptied her savings to ask Milly for help, leaving her now

biological parents‘ house

Burnetts, it would be her good fortune. If she failed, having this house would help Milly control Stephanie’s situation

and informed her brother.

no words.

Milly is always sharp; why did she seem oblivious to

make another hint, Jordan

was puzzled.

the boss

Ivan replied, “Okay, Mr. Burnett.”

final and settled.

was an ill elderly person living in it. The potential buyer was clearly from a wealthy family, and wealthy families are typically most concerned about the risk of infection. Because of

agree, but to her surprise, they accepted immediately and even added an extra 15 thousand

own legal department, the whole process was smooth. Within an hour, all formalities were completed, and the house deed was in Milly’s

money, they could finally get proper treatment