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.”

wealthy–not even asking for the

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He asked, “Milly, do you like this

the house wasn’t large, it faced south, was well–ventilated, and looked clean and tidy

the most important thing

correctly, Viola must be Stephanie’s

facial features. However, there were many people in the world who look alike; therefore, she hadn’t thought much of

240 Viola’s

Pearls

when the Burnetts went bankrupt, 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

and certainly won’t sit back and wait for things to happen. From the series of events

ask Milly for help, leaving her now penniless and

Stephanie’s biological parents‘ house

would be her good fortune. If she failed, having this house would help

be unaware of the situation and informed her brother. “Jordan, I think this house is nice. It’s in a good location

had no words.

is always sharp; why did she seem

took a deep breath to make another hint, Jordan spoke up, “Ivan,

puzzled. What?

boss would

Ivan replied, “Okay, Mr. Burnett.”

was final

Moreover, there was an ill elderly person living in it. The potential buyer was clearly from a

didn’t agree, but to her surprise, they accepted immediately and even added an extra 15 thousand dollars.

smooth. Within an hour, all formalities were completed, and the

could finally get proper treatment