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Chapter 237
Chapter 237
In the Lopez family mansion, a casis had just been averted.
Claude’s heartbeat had finally stabilized, his breathing calm and steady after a harrowing night. Eve wiped her tears, the exhaustion of the ordeal etched on her face
The patriarch, Carlisle, broke the silence, “Ashley, help your mother back to her room to rest.”
“Okay”
Ashley gently supported Eve as they descended the staircase
Magnolia, her face tear–streaked and eyes swollen, clung to Demick’s embrace, “Derrick, the doctor said Claude doesn’t have much time left He told us to prepare for the worst. What are we going to do?”
She and Claude were close in age and shared a deep sibling bond.
Carlisle’s voice was heavy with sorrow, “Maybe there’s a chance with Dr. Quigley. Even with Mom pleading in person, he’s reluctant to
help”
Derick offered a somber consolation, “Everyone has their destiny Perhaps passing on is a relief for Claude. He’s been bedridden for years, suffering so much.”
He secretly wished Claude would take his secrets to the grave.
Magnolia’s cries filled the room.
Selina looked around, her eyes bright with a spark of determination, “Carlisle, Magnolia, I have an idea.”
“What is it?”
“Speak up.”
All eyes were on her, each filled with a mix of hope and skepticism.
Selina spoke with confidence, presenting her plan with enthusiasm.
Derrick was the first to object, “No way. How could we sink so low? Selina, your plan won’t fly.”
Carlisle mulled over the dilemma for a long while before responding, “I think about it.”
It was a choice between family honor and Claude’s life
Selina felt a pang of disappointment at their lack of agreement, but she didn’t give up. On the drive home, she seized the opportunity to speak privately with Magnolia.
“Morn, can you really stand by and watch Claude die? You said that his injury was a lifelong regret. Don’t you want to make things right? Dad and Carlisle care about their image, but can you bear to see Grandma heartbroken? Lets at least try with Gwendolyn. We shouldn’t let Claude die with regrets.”
Her words struck a chord with Magnolia
Driven by the impending loss of a loved one, Magnolia nodded, “Okay. We’ll do it behind their backs. You’re so clever, Selina. Even if Gwendolyn is reluctant, shell have to agree.
Claude.
Selina snuggled into Magnolias embrace, “I couldn’t bear to lose C
“You’re such a sweet g
girl.”
Magnolia tenderly stroked her hair, “Selina, you’re my little comfort.”
“And I always be, Mom.”
On the way to the hospital, in the car.
u want me to reconcile with the Walker family too,
Gwendolyn glanced at Howard several times before speaking up, “Mr. Chadwick, you right?”
“Yeah. Does it bother you?” He asked, his voice casual and relaxed.
Gwendolyn shook her head with a smile, “A little discomfort is a small price to pay for potentially saving many lives. I’m quite happy
about it.”
“But Mrs. Walker has been generous, One elementary school costs about two million, and fifty would be a hundred million. This wasn’t part of my original condition.”
Howard’s lips curved slightly, tapping her nose lightly, “No, she’s just playing it smart.” Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.
Gwendolyn frowned, puzzled.
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She was unfamiliar with the intricato dances of high society, and no one had taught hur thea aublletins.
Howard, seeing an opportunity to nurture he senderstanding, explained, “Meating your terms only resolves the cat by, she offers 1 donate fifty elementary schools as an icebreaker with the Chadwick Group
“Connections are more crucial than money Especially since both the Walker family and Paterson family are in real pelate, and the Peterson family has already allied with the Chadwick family But the Walker family has no way to approach our family”
Gwendolyn’s face showed a dawning realization, “Sia the Walker family is seizing thus chance to network with our faually, turning a cnsis into an opportunity.”