Mnie was surprised at first, having just seen the fireworks outside. She quicklyposed herself


    and smiled, saying, “Yes, Happy New Year.”


    Xander withdrew his hand and showed Mnie the dirt on his fingers. “You might have identally


    brushed against it just now.”


    “It’s okay,” Mnie said, not minding it. She also noticed she did not mind Xander’s intimate touch.


    Perhaps Yvonne’s constant nagging about finding a man was starting to have an effect. Mnie.


    suddenly felt her heart speed up.


    Xander’s immediate and unwavering protection of her in such a situation undoubtedly stirred something


    in Mnie’s heart. It was true what they said about the effectiveness of a bit of adrenaline during the


    first date.


    She picked up the ointment the doctor delivered, wanting to apply it to Xander’s wounds. However,


    Xander noticed Eugene standing at the door.


    “Mr. Scott?” Xander’s brows were slightly furrowed.


    Eugene entered the ward expressionlessly. He gave off an imposing.aura with his hand in his pocket.


    Although Xander’s injuries were not Eugene’s doing, he was guilty by association because the


    perpetrators were associated with him.


    Mnie continued to apply the ointment to Xander’s wounds, her movements delicate and gentle.


    Xander nced at her and then looked up at Eugene. “Mr. Scott, is there something you need at this


    late hour?”


    Eugene nodded. His gaze swept over Mnie before he said, “Timothy will cover your medical


    expenses. You’ll also receive additionalpensation for nutritional expenses. He’ll also take care of


    all your expenses here. Is that eptable to you?”


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    His words were aimed at resolving the issue. However, Mnie felt ufortable listening to them.


    She stopped applying the ointment and looked up, asking coldly, “And what about an apology?


    “They injured Xander till he’s in this state, and they haven’t even offered a simple apology?”


    All these scions seemed to have the same attitude–they all thought money could solve all problems.


    Mnie was displeased, and her gaze on Eugene turned even colder.


    Eugene nced at her with dark eyes and said calmly, “He has already left.”


    Mnie was in disbelief. “He caused such a big trouble and sent you to apologize while he took his


    leave?”


    “Hees from a real estate background, and I’ve conveyed his attitude as well. If you insist on an


    apology, I’ll inform him again,” Eugene replied evenly, but it was also a reminder to Mnie.


    Mnie’s expression was nk. She did not want to talk anymore.


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    Xander spoke up, “What about Mnie? They scared her pretty badly at the beginning.”


    Eugene looked at Mnie. She kept her head down while applying ointment to Xander, her movements


    gentle and slow. It was as if she were cradling a precious treasure.


    Mnie could feel Eugene’s gaze on her, but she did not want to look up. Another set of fireworks


    exploded outside the window. Mnie took a deep breath and said, “You should go now. It’s already


    late, and I don’t want Xander’s rest to be disturbed.”


    Her gaze flickered imperceptibly, a coldness slowly emerging from the depths of her eyes.


    Eugene sneered coldly and turned to leave. Mnie followed him and closed the door behind him. She


    turned back to see Xander staring at her. “You need rest because of your injury. They’ll knock when


    theye again.”


    Eugene chuckled at Mnie’s haste in closing the door. It was as if she were afraid he woulde


    back. However, his expression suddenly returned to its usual coldness.


    Simon was waiting outside. When he saw Eugeneing out, he said, “I said I’d go in, but as soon as


    I turned around, you were already inside.”