A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 74:

Belinda’s knuckles whitened as she gripped her phone tightly. “Didn’t they promise to give me some time?” she muttered under her breath.

Just earlier that day, they had asked Marlene to consult her about a 500 million dollar proposal.

Now, mere hours later, they were pressuring her for the money and insisting on a meeting.

“Something’s come up. I heard his girlfriend is really stressed out…”

Marlene’s voice wavered with concern on the other end of the phone. “Miss Nelson, I truly apologize. The hospital is really pushing me hard. I’ve been on your side since the beginning. Believe me, if there were any other way, I wouldn’t be on this call.”

Belinda inhaled deeply. “Dr. Reid, you’re not at fault here.” Marlene was merely executing someone else’s orders.

Her voice softened further upon hearing Belinda’s gracious reply. “The hospital is being unfair… For him, 500 million might be trivial, but for you, Miss Nelson…”

pausing for a beat. “The patient… Is her

off guard, Marlene hesitated before answering, her voice strained. “Why

serene clarity, “We’re both battling terminal cancer. It’s only right that we support each other. Though my

the dimming evening sky through the bleak window. “If

tone became earnest. “But Miss Nelson, this therapy requires four doses to be effective. Giving away one will reduce your recovery odds by

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My prospects were never

the hospital or meeting with them. Tell them I’m still working on gathering the 500 million. If their need is truly urgent, I’ll provide one dose. But it won’t be without cost. They need to donate 100 million

sighed deeply after a lengthy pause. “Alright. Belinda, you

smile at the praise. “I like to think so.” She hung up

was by the window, gazing

joined her, adopting the same posture, and looked

seen were the red taillights of an