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Chapter 302
“So, he’s the one who led you here to ask me for money?” Gina’s expression turned frosty as she
countered.
Noah bowed his head in humiliation. He despised having to swallow his pride and beg Gina for
money!
Yet if he didn’t show up, Colin woulde after him with a vengeance.
Noah nced up at Gina, “Gina, tell me the truth. Did you offend Mr. Barnes? Is that why he set this
trap for me?”
Gina smirked. “You know as well as I do that a sudden massive order is just bait.”
Just like in the past, when Olivia orchestrated various schemes to harm her and their family, despite
lacking solid evidence, Noah and the others chose to turn a blind eye, opting to trust Olivia’s deceit.
It was a blend of foolishness and malevolence.
The business of Miller Jewels was teetering on the brink, partly due to Noah’s rash decisions made
out of desperation and partly due to his misced hope. He believed Colin’s purchase of their
unsold jewelry stock was a stroke of luck, oblivious that Colin harbored animosity toward Gina.
He had only considered this aspect once Colin bluntly instructed him to approach Gina for money,
even providing Noah with the precise location where Gina should be attending Ashley’s birthday
bash on a riverboat.
Only then did Noah realize something was seriously amiss.
“Answer me inly, have you stirred trouble with Mr. Barnes? Noah’s voice held a sharp edge as he
pressed.
Gina fixed Noah with an icy re. “He’s the one who’s crossed me
Colin had sparked her fury with repeated provocations.
Noah’s reaction to her words was akin to hearing the biggest joke of his life. “Gina, you’ve got a bold
tongue. Do you evenprehend who Colin is? Crossing him is like crossing Gabriel himself. Even
then, there’s no guarantee of safety. The Miller family’s been torn apart all because of you! We’d
never havee under Colin’s scrutiny if it weren’t for your
actions!”
“I’ve asked you politely for the funds, which are rightfully yours!
Noah’sposure crumbled. Heunched into a heated tirade against Gina, regardless of the
potential repercussions.
Gina remained unfazed. “If Colin’s after money, let hime to me.”
She was ready for the standoff, poised to strike back without hesitation.
Gina sidestepped Noah and walked away without a second nce.
Noah, feeling defeated for failing to secure the funds, pleaded desperately, “Gina, don’t leave,
please don’t leave!!!”
Noah entered the Blue Vale Hospital, his body battered and bruised.
Beside E, who had just undergone a kidney transnt,y Olivia, the one who had selflessly
donated her kidney.
Olivia, her face drained of color,y on the hospital bed. In sacrificing her kidney for E, she had
shown unparalleled filial devotion. Before Noah’s arrival, E had been fretting over Olivia’s well-
being.
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“Noah, what happened to you?” E eximed in shock.
Olivia cast a worried nce at Noah. “What happened, Noah?” she asked, struggling to sit up.
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Quickly gesturing for Olivia to lie back down, Noah reassured her, “Olivia, I’m fine. Your health is
what matters now. Lie
down and rest,”
At that moment, Olivia felt a surreal sensation, as if she had been transported back to the time
before she was ousted from the Miller family. She was once again the cherished jewel in their eyes,
a feeling she had sorely missed.
Noah slumped into a chair, exhausted. “E, today is Mr. Barnes deadline for the money.” Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!
Hearing Noah’s words. E understood the gravity of the situation.
“E, I’ve figured it out. It’s all because of Gina. I don’t know how she offended Mr. Barnes, but his
retaliation against her has spilled over us. E, we’repletely innocent! Noah’s voice cracked
with despair.
E was perplexed. “What do you mean?”
“Mr. Barnes mentioned he considered investing because he knew Gina had shares in Miller Jewels.
He imed it was for ine’s sake, but it was all a sham!”
As Colin spoke those words, he chuckled with delight, relishing the feeling of having Noah under his
thumb Noah recalled Colin’sughter, it sent shivers down his spine..
Now, whenever
I dare not ask if he had a hand in the warehouse fire, but the signs point that way. What grudge do
the rest of us hold against Mr. Barnes to deserve such treatment? We’re all paying the price for
Gina’s actions!”
Noah’s voice surged with emotion as he spoke.
The memory of Colin wielding a baseball bat and beating him relentlessly shed through his mind,
intensifying his
torment.
In a sudden realization, he eximed, “E, it’s Gina who’s been our family’s curse, in as day!”
“Remember when I sought counsel from Mr. Lennon? It wasn’t in vain!”
“Despite Peter’s confession of Olivia’s bribery, implying Gina could be swayed as well, her efforts to
shake off her tainted. reputation fall short against the harsh truth!”
Recalling Peter’s downfall at Gina’s hands, Noah felt his argument was justified.
Olivia was startled by Noah’s words.
She never imagined there would be an opportunity to bring up past events again.
“The title of “curse” seemed to reim its hold on Cina once more.
It appeared that everything was unfolding in her favor as if blessed by divine intervention…
Olivia lowered her gaze, concealing the smile in her eyes.
E thought, I chose not to dwell on the tangled mess of the past anymore. Now, my feelings were<pplex. I pondered whether my insistence on bringing Gina back to the Miller family was a
mistake… If I hadn’t pushed so hard to reconcile with Gina, to sever ties with herpletely, would
Mr. Barnes’ wrath have ever fallen upon us?”
A sudden footsteps interrupted E’s thoughts. She nced toward the door of the hospital room,
and Noah turned his head, too. When he saw Colin, Noah stiffened, speaking cautiously, “Mr.
Barnes….
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Colin, impably dressed, smiled faintly. “Mr. Miller, how about it? Can you give me the 200 million
dors I requested? I’ve shown consideration for E’s condition-kidney failure, surgery-you have to
step up to care for her. I’ve given you a full week of grace period. Can you give me the money now?
There’s really no more leniency left.”
Noah’s forehead broke out in a cold sweat. His nerves stretched to their limit.
“Mr. Barnes, L…”
“Hey, don’t be nervous. Take your time. I can stand here for a while. It’s a bit tiring, though,” Colin
remarked.
Noah immediately offered him a chair and made a respectful gesture. “Mr. Barnes, please have a
seat.”