Chapter 8
The moment Jayden saw Isabella, his gaze turned cold. To him, she was like a ghost that refused to leave him alone, always haunting him.
He thought to himself, ‘So, the breakup was just a lie. She’s only found a new way to cling to me.
What irritated him most was how she always showed up to disrupt him when he was handling important business. She used to be considerate, but now, each appearance was more out of line than the last.
Yet, despite his annoyance, Jayden couldn’t deny how stunning Isabella looked. Earlier in the car, he hadn’t noticed her outfit, but now he saw that she was wearing light makeup and a strapless, form–fitting dress that highlighted her impressive figure.
Ivana, who had been watching Jayden closely for a while, was now furious.
Just moments ago, she had seen the disgust in Jayden’s eyes when he first spotted Isabella. But now, his gaze seemed to carry a hint of admiration, the same look he had when he saw her in sexy lingerie before.
Today, Isabella indeed looked more beautiful than ever.
Ivana’s thoughts spiraled. Is she here to seduce Jayden again! Hasn’t she had enough? They’ve already broken up, yet she’s still hanging around. What’s wrong with her? And wearing something so provocative? Shameless!”
However, Ivana didn’t recognize the man standing next to Isabella.
Her earlier jealousy was suddenly replaced by excitement. Isabella brought another man to try to provoke Jayden! Does she not know how much Jayden despises women who get involved with other men?‘
Smirking, Ivana leaned in closer to Jayden, hesitating slightly before saying. Jayden, do you think Isabella is just acting impulsively by being with this man?”
Ivana’s excitement grew, convinced that once Jayden realized Isabella’s true colors, he would be completely disgusted with her.
Jayden glanced over at the man beside Isabella–George. The man stood tall with an air of confidence, and Jayden’s face immediately darkened.
But before Jayden could think further, Darryl had already stepped forward, beaming with a smile as he extended his hand. “Mr. Sampson, I’ve been eagerly awaiting your arrival.”
George smiled warmly and shook Darryl’s hand, noticing that Darryl’s grip trembled slightly. The usually stern Darryl now wore an expression filled with gratitude.
Isabella stood quietly beside George, not in any rush to speak.
This scene left Jayden and Ivana exchanging puzzled looks. They had no idea who this man was, but he clearly commanded a level of respect from Darryl that neither of them had seen before. And the fact that Isabella knew someone like this was even more bewildering-
Ivana clenched her fists tightly, jealousy swirling in her mind. ‘How does Isabella keep meeting these remarkable men, each more impressive than the last? Why is she so lucky?
Meanwhile, Darryl, still holding George’s hand, glanced behind him as though expecting someone else. But apart from Isabella, who was standing next to George, there was no one else with him, leaving Darryl looking slightly uneasy.
Darryl carefully inquired, “Mr. Sampson, has the doctor arrived?”
George instinctively glanced at Isabella before turning back to Darryl with a mysterious smile. “Of course, she has.”
He then extended his hand in introduction, gesturing toward Isabella. “This is her.”
Both Darryl and Connor immediately looked over at Isabella. The woman standing before them was stunning, with refined features and an elegant demeanor, but she didn’t appear to be a renowned doctor.
The two men were left dumbfounded, unable to believe that Queenie, the highly anticipated doctor, was actually a young woman. Considering Xavier’s critical condition, Darryl couldn’t help but question Queenie’s capabilities.
He quickly glanced at Connor, his eyes silently asking if this man truly was George. Without hesitation, Connor nodded in
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confirmation. George’s distinct baby face was widely recognized within their circles.
Darryl’s gaze flickered with uncertainty, but he took a deep breath to steady his emotions. If this man was indeed George, then anyone he brought along must be trustworthy.
Suppressing his doubts, Darryl smiled brightly at George. “I must be blind not to have realized you were this young. Please, come in!” He quickly stepped aside to make way, his gratitude evident as he continued, “We’re truly thankful you could come. My son’s life is in your hands!”
Isabella
gave a slight nod, her demeanor calm and composed. “No need for thanks. I’ll assess the situation first.”
She wasn’t one to make empty promises before seeing the patient, but Darryl, unbothered, declared, “If you’re the one treating him, I’m sure everything will be fine!”
This entire exchange unfolded under the watchful eyes of Jayden and Ivana, both of whom were struggling to contain their shock.
Isabella, who they believed knew nothing about medicine, was being treated with utmost respect by Darryl. The situation left them questioning whether Darryl had lost his mind.
Ivana, too stunned to overthink it, immediately turned to Jayden, her voice laced with worry. “Jayden, could Darryl really be referring to Isabella as the doctor?”
Jayden furrowed his brow, his lips pressed tightly together, equally confused.
“This is beyond reckless, Ivana fretted, pacing nervously. This is a matter of life and death! If anything goes wrong, not only will it ruin our father, but it’ll drag you down with it, too!”
Jayden’s expression darkened instantly. Isabella’s behavior was becoming more outrageous by the day. In the past, he had tolerated her because she knew what to do.
But now, she was stepping far out of line, threatening to jeopardize his opportunity to collaborate with the Cox family. He couldn’t afford to let Isabella’s interference cost him this partnership.
He immediately stepped forward, blocking Darryl and the others. Darryl’s expression darkened noticeably, but before he could speak, Jayden lowered his head slightly in apology, his eyes filled with regret “I’m sorry, Mr. Cox. She knows nothing about medicine, and she certainly won’t be able to treat Xavier.
Darryl was taken aback, and Connor instantly looked suspiciously between Isabella and George.
Isabella’s gaze turned icy. She wasn’t sure if encountering Jayden here was a stroke of luck or pure misfortune. Seeing him standing beside Ivana made her feel an unexpected pang of bitterness.
In the past, even when they were together, they would hide their relationship from her. But now, they no longer cared. .
However, Isabella had been the one to suggest the breakup. Looking back, she realized how blind she had been, wasting time on someone who clearly didn’t deserve it.
“Let’s go inside, Isabella said coolly, choosing to ignore the rest of them.
But Ivana stepped forward, her eyes filled with disappointment as she looked at Isabella, Sis, this is a matter of life and death. How can you be so reckless?”
Hearing Ivana call Isabella “sis” only added to Darryl’s confusion. He hadn’t heard anything about Queenie having a sister.
Ivana glanced at Jayden before suddenly speaking in a low, aggrieved voice, as if something had just dawned on her. “I see now. This is all because of Jayden. You’re still upset, and you want to embarrass him. But..”
When Ivana looked back at Isabella, her eyes were red, and her voice cracked with emotion. “No matter how unhappy you are, you can’t play with Xavier’s life. If something really goes wrong, what will Dad do? How will he ever recover from this?”
Isabella’s gaze fell on Ivana, now brimming with impatience. Ivana always played the victim, painting herself as the pitiful, forgiving sister so that everyone would think Isabella was the one who mistreated her.
But Isabella wasn’t going to let her get away with it this time. In the past, she would have held back, reminding herself that Ivana was her sister. But now, she realized there was no need to hold on to that bond.
Darryl, still perplexed, instinctively turned his attention to Isabella. “You… Is she…”
