Chapter 655 Proposition
Christina’s heart skipped a beat when she heard the word “hospital.” She asked anxiously, “What
happened?”
Sensing the tense atmosphere, the secretary quickly exined, “The hospital called and mentioned
Old Mrs. Gibson has already umted a huge amount of medical bills. If you do not pay up, they
may seriously consider stopping the treatment immediately.”
Christina had forgotten an important point as she panicked earlier. She had left her own contact
information at the hospital.
If something did happen to Timothy, the hospital should’ve called her private number. She figured the
hospital must’ve contacted her to talk about Azure’s situation because of Anya’s doing.
“I got it. You can continue with your work.” Christina instantly rxed. She got up and put on her coat
while instructing Lyle, “Prepare the car. I’m going to pay her a visit.”
Naturally, Lyle knew who Christina was referring to by “her.”
Due to theck of money, Anya had arranged for Azure to stay in the most basic ward.
Even though she was the only person staying in that ward, Azure was still unsatisfied.
The first thing she did after waking up was to seek assistance from Barnaby, who was on vacation in
the mountains.
Barnaby had been keeping a low profiletely. Although he couldn’t make it there in person, he
expressed his utmost sincerity by sending his personal butler, Chandler Duncan, to attend to Azure.
Chandler arranged for her to be transferred to the VIP ward and brought along two experienced
caregivers to take care of Azure, providing her with extravagant amodation and meals.
Azure had turned her boring hospital stay into a luxury vacation.
When Christina arrived at the ward and saw the scene featuring Azure leisurely watching a television
show on the hospital bed with two caregivers serving her, she thought she had entered the wrong
room.
Azure snorted in displeasure when she noticed Christina, clearly not weing thetter’s presence.
“What are you doing here? I’m not dead yet. You don’t need toe to collect my body.”
As that was the Gibson family’s matter, Chandler thought it would be best for him not to get involved.
He made an excuse and was about to leave the ward with the two caregivers when Azure stopped him.
“She should leave, not you. What do you think you’re doing? Come back here, all of you.”
Chandler halted in his tracks and exined patiently, “You have something to discuss with Ms. Steele,
so it’s not appropriate for us to stay.”
“I have nothing to talk to her about. If there really is something to discuss, why don’t you ask her why
she had someone run me over with a car? rify this matter so you can report back to Old Mr. Stone
about what happened, Azure uttered angrily.
Although Chandler had been instructed toe over and care for Azure, Barnaby didn’t tell him to do
anything else. Besides, he wasn’t Azure’s butler. He felt somewhat reluctant toply whenever she
ordered him around condescendingly.
“I’m sorry, Old Mrs. Gibson. The police are still investigating your car ident. Without evidence, I
don’t know how to question Ms. Steele either.” Chandler evaded the responsibility. “It’s not suitable for
me to get involved in these matters, so we shall stand by outside. You can call us anytime if you need
anything.”
With that, Chandler and the two caregivers exited the ward.
Azure grimaced and swept the fruit and pastries off the table.
Christina signaled for Lyle to leave. Then, she took a few steps forward and stood beside the bed,
meeting Azure’s gaze.
“It seems your injuries aren’t severe. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have the strength to throw a tantrum. If I
had known Old Mr. Stone had paid for your medical bills, I wouldn’t havee. After all, it is quite
embarrassing because the hospital called mypany to urge me to settle the bill.”
“It’s not as if I can’t afford to pay the medical fees, so cut that pretense of yours. Do you think that by
saying all those things you can have a clean te? Hmph! Dream on!”
“After you got into the car ident, the police dide to find me, but only to acquire more
information. My suspicion has already been ruled out, so your suspicion of me is insignificant.”
Christina picked up an orange and slowly peeled it with a fruit knife. Azure warily stared at the fruit knife
in Christina’s hand, training her eyes on Christina’s every move.
“Of course you think you’re innocent with Nathaniel helping you clean up the mess. Still, I don’t believe
you. Sooner orter, I will find evidence and expose your nature as a hypocrite.”
“Whatever floats your boat. As I said before, I didn’t harm you. It is not worth it for me to take that risk
for you anyway. Aside from your title as Old Mrs. Gibson, nothing else about you piques my interest.
The assets under your name aren’t even as expensive as the limited-edition handbag my husband
bought for me.”
Azure had never been so disdained by others. She was so furious that she could barely catch her
breath. prompting her to hastily grab the oxygen mask next to her and take a few deep breaths.
“Do you know why Barnaby’s butler didn’t execute your orders?” Christina felt inexplicably thrilled to
see Azure’s pathetic demeanor. “This is because members of the Stone family are keeping their
distance.”
Azure removed the oxygen mask. “What do you mean by that?”
“The Stones are ashamed to be involved with the Gibson family. Undeniably, Barnaby still has feelings
for you, but in the face of his family’s interest, both you and Nigel will be the ones to be abandoned.”
Since Nigel was imprisoned, Azure had been living a life of seclusion. The only person she took the
initiative to contact was Barnaby. No wonder Barnaby has been treating me with less affection and
passion than before recently!
“Christina, why are you telling me this?” Azure was skeptical about the change in Christina’s attitude as
thetter had suddenly be so concerned about her affairs.
“Of course it’s because I want to make a deal with you.” Christina ced the peeled orange in front of
Azure, having also removed all the orange pith. She curled her lips into a cold, mirthless smile. “It is
your lifelong dream to be Barnaby’s wife, right? I can help you make your wishe true.”
Azure’s pupils abruptly constricted as her usualposure and steadfastness vanished without a
trace. “Christina, will you only be satisfied after youpletely ruin my reputation?”
Christina mercilessly exposed the secret Azure was still desperately trying to keep under cover. “If it
weren’t for Sheridan’s obstruction, you and Old Mr. Stone would’ve reconciled long ago. Your
rtionship has long ceased to be a secret, so you don’t have to fear others bringing it up.”
Christina’s effort of arranging for her subordinates to keep an eye on the situation in Hallsbay wasn’t in
vain, after all.
She hadn’t nned on taking action against Azure in her revenge against Nigel’s family, but Azure
refused to stay out of that matter.
Since Azure insisted on meddling, Christina naturally had to fulfill her wish.
“That’s none of your business!” Azure began coughing violently. She pointed at the door. “Get out! Get
the hell out of this room!”
Christina tossed the fruit knife into the fruit basket. Her emotionless eyes gleamed without a hint of
warmth as she spoke the following words, which sounded like a great temptation to Azure. “Attaining
the position as Old Mr. Stone’s wife signifies a higher chance for Nigel to regain his freedom. Consider
my proposition thoroughly ande to me whenever you’re ready.”Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.