Chapter 13 Demanding an Exorbitant Price
After working hard for approximately 30 minutes, Olivia 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 Olivia’s words.
On the other hand, Olivia ignored her. Instead, she sat by the side, resting.
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“Thanks, North.” As she wiped at her sweat, she glanced over at Eugene again, and her
the corners of Eugene’s mouth lifted slightly. Then, he reached his hand
the check and subsequently placed
Miss Maxwell.” His smile hinted at
taken aback by the check in his
I asked
little intensified—even more so
figure to rush over suddenly and snatch the check out of her hands
around to look at Penny, who had snatched the check out
leave after accepting the money? What if something happens to Grandpa? Where are we
glared at Eugene. “Is this how you
that. Hence, his expression immediately darkened. At the same time, a
but did not move an inch. “Eugene, don’t be deceived by her! Grandpa isn’t awake yet!
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