Chapter 1
“Good day, sir. This is Mercy Hospital. Your sister, Ms. Milly, passed away in our hospital three days
ago. Pleasee to our hospital promptly to sign the cremation consent form. Otherwise, we will …
” Before the female voice could finish, it was interrupted by arge hand with prominent knuckles.
Six men who received the news were seated in a luxurious restaurant, their expressions nk, as if
the deceased was not their own sister. “Haha, I suspect this is another one of her schemes,
attempting to indirectly request money from us.” The speaker was a man with stylish grey hair and
delicate features resembling a character from aic book.
He was Milly’s fifth brother and also the youngest movie star in Halturia. “Indeed, when the Buts
faced bankruptcy, we were evicted and left to fend for ourselves. It was Stephanie who went abroad
alone to earn money to support us. Milly vanished without a trace. Now that she sees we are well-
off, she is trying to find ways to ask us for money again!” Xavier But, the fourth brother,
remarked. He was now the youngest academician at the National Academy of Sciences and a
professor at the research institute. The woman he mentioned was the adopted daughter of the
Buts, Stephanie But. When Olivia lost her youngest daughter, Milly, she was constantly in a
state of mncholy. To bring joy to his wife, Carlos adopted a daughter from an orphanage. As soon
as he finished speaking, a ck phone on the table began to vibrate. The owner of the phone was
dressed in a suit with a handsome face. Upon closer inspection, one would recognise him as a man
frequently featured in financial magazines and a legend in the business world. In less than two
years, he had propelled a decliningpany into the top five globally. The eldest of the brothers,
Jordan But, furrowed his brow but still answered the phone. On the other end of the line, the
same female voice from earlier said, “Good day, sir. This is Mercy Hospital. We just called Miss
Milly’s fifth brother, and the call was disconnected. We noticed that Ms. But’s phone indicates
that you are her eldest brother. Would you kindlye to our hospital to im Ms. But’s body or
sign a cremation consent form? The body has been in our hospital for an extended period, and if
you do not attend to it soon, it will pose difficulties for us. Please understand.”
The hospital staff’s voice conveyed a sense of cautious negotiation. Having worked in the industry
for over a decade, this was the first time she had encountered a family member behaving in thisThis text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org.
manner. “Understood. Thank you.” A deep voice came through, leaving the staff on the other end
astonished. Before they could react, there was a dial tone on the line. Observing Jordan end the
call, the third brother, Jeffrey, grew restless. “No, Jordan, are you truly going?” Jordan elegantly
wiped his fingers with a wet towel, stood up, and said, “Yes, I intend to go and see.” Upon hearing
this, Jeffrey understood that his brother was resolute in his decision. He couldn’t help but roll his
eyes and rise to his feet as well. “I will apany you.” Although Jordan was a decisive figure in
the business world, he remainedpassionate towards his younger siblings. Now, he had to
ensure that Milly, that conniving woman, did not have the opportunity to take advantage! Upon
seeing the two depart, the remaining four men lost their appetites. “Let’s also go. I am curious to
see what tactics this woman employed to manipte the hospital into cooperating with her
charade!” …… They came to the hospital. Upon realising that they were rtives of Milly, the nurse
promptly escorted them to the morgue, fearing they would depart without acknowledging it if
dyed for a moment. The morgue was cold and eerie. Despite daily disinfection, there lingered a
faint odour of decay. All six men couldn’t help but furrow their brows. The nurse unlocked a room
containing three beds, but only one bed was upied by a body covered with a white sheet. “Sir,
this is Ms. Milly’s body. Would you like to make your own arrangements for her, or shall our hospital
proceed with cremation? If you choose cremation, you will need to sign a consent form and pay a
fee of thirty dors.”
The youngest, Anthony, was startled by the sight before him. “Is she … really gone?” Jeffrey
sneered, rolled up his sleeves, and approached. “Let’s see for ourselves.” As a medical prodigy
from the school of medicine, he had the ability to cure cancer. Checking if a corpse was a corpse
was a child’s y. With a swift motion, the white sheet was lifted. A pallid, almost translucent face
with a greyish hue came into view. She appeared emaciated, almost skeletal. It was Milly. Upon
witnessing this, not only Jeffrey but the other five individuals also stood frozen in shock. Milly was
indeed deceased; she had not deceived them. Observing their silence, the nurse grew anxious.
“Gentlemen, how do you wish to proceed?” This question snapped the six men back to reality.
Jordan spoke up. “We will handle it ourselves. There is no need for the hospital to arrange for a
cremation.” The nurse breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. “Very well, but please remove her
promptly, as she has been here for three days.” In a moment of recollection, the nurse added, “Oh,
and Ms. Milly’s belongings are still in room 541, so please take them with you.” Upon entering the
room, they found an elderly woman present. Upon seeing the six of them, she greeted them warmly,
“Ah, you must be Milly’s six brothers, right? Just like she described, so handsome.” Xavier was
taken aback. “You know us?” The elderly woman continued, “Of course I do, Milly always spoke
highly of you, praising your aplishments and emphasising that you are her true brothers. She
was immensely proud of all of you.” Milly praised us? “Poor Milly, she faced so many health
challenges at such a young age.” Recalling something, she retrieved an iron box from the bedside
table and handed it to them. “Oh, this is from Milly. She mentioned she didn’t have much time left
and asked me to assist with transferring some money. Being an olddy, I am not well-versed in
these matters. I was waiting for my grandson to help, but since you are here, I will entrust it to you.”
Jordan epted the box, noting its light weight. The iron tea box was already tarnished with rust,
and much of its paint had peeled off.