Chapter 27 Tracking Her Best Friend to Find Her

Marcus could hear the impatience and reluctance in Connie’s voice over the phone. She made it clear that she was only doing this for Natalie’s sake. He spoke gently and humbly, expressing his gratitude.

“Yes, I understand. I apol or doubting Dr. Elim earlier,” Marcus said sincerely. “I’m

truly grateful you’re willing to perform the surgery for my grandpa.

“And I really appreciate Ms. Walker for putting in a good word for me. When my grandpa gets better, I’ll be sure to thank you and Ms. Walker properly,” Marcus promised.

“I’ll send you the details and schedule later,” Connie said flatly. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now.”

“Okay, thank you, Ms. Sterling. Goodbye,” Marcus replied.

After ending the call, Connie opened her laptop and checked her emails. She then continued handling patients who had contacted her through special channels.

A moment later, Natalie finished her shower and changed into a simple T–shirt and jeans. Her hair was casually wrapped in a hair towel. She grabbed her phone, sat on the couch, and noticed that her best friend, Olivia Thatcher, had texted her three minutes earlier.

“Natalie, why didn’t you tell me you were kicked out of the Langley family? Do I still matter to you? If Selena hadn’t caused a scene at the company, I’d still have no idea what happened. Give me your address. I’m coming over.”

A second message appeared. It read: “I just transferred 20 thousand dollars to your account.”

And then another: “You’re out of the Langley family now, so take this money for the time. being. I’m really pissed, Natalie. Why didn’t you tell me this?”

After reading the messages, Natalie sighed and quickly transferred the money back to Olivia. Then, she dialed Olivia’s number, and it was picked up after just three rings.

through the phone,

better tell me where you are right now. I’m coming to find you,” Olivia demanded.

something to take care of. You don’t have to come if you’re busy. I’ll find you

I’m coming over right now,” Olivia snapped. “Be honest with me: did the Langleys bully

replied with resignation “I’ve got a lot going on here. Even if

12 Tracking Her Best Friend

I won’t have time to spare for

scheduled to perform surgery on Charles. The preoperative and postoperative procedures would

On top of that, she had

she was Dr. Elim would be a challenge. If Olivia came over,

can focus on your own stuff, and I’ll be there for you,” Olivia said, her tone firm and leaving no room for

things from me. once, and now you’re going to drop me again?” Olivia’s voice was tinged

replying,

the money–don’t even think about sending it back. If you do, I’ll

respond, Olivia ended the call. In the next moment, Natalie received a notification

you regret it.” Olivia’s message popped up on Natalie’s phone, along with an angry face emoji. A

other kids, and got bullied in return.

after they got into university, Natalie chose to study design while Olivia pursued her

before graduating, Olivia’s striking looks and tall figure caught

to balance her studies with her modeling career. By the time she

come from a wealthy family. But her parents adored her and worked hard to give her the best they could. Because of their efforts, she

some kids could tell the difference between wealth and poverty even at a young age. They looked down on Olivia for

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