Chapter 177
Chapter 177
Sheeyed his bag “Did you pack everything
“Yes”
“Check again.”
“Okay, boss”
Derek unzipped his bag, ticking things off as he went: “ID, exam pass, answer sheet pen.……..
Gloria and Lennox came out just in time to catch Derek obediently running i
rough the but,
*All set,” he declared
With a rare show of kindness, Adla opened the car door for him. “Get in.”
He looked at her, his tone soft and sweet. “Aria…”
She glanced over, unamused–she didn’t know the guy
She just nodded, then looked away.
Gloria, now used to Aria’s coldness, took the initiative. “That remedy you gave really helped. My father’s leg pain is much better.”
“He’s not my grandfather,” Aria replied quietly, adding, “Dosages change with every course. If he stops improving after two months, you’ll need a new prescription”
Her words matched what the doctor had said, so Gloria didn’t question her. “Could you help treat Joseph’s log, then?”
Aria said nothing
Gloria shed. “Could you help Joseph
ph with his medicine?”
Aris said flatly, “I’ll write a new prescription, same price as before.”
Gloria nearly lost her composure, grateful she’d braced herself this time–she wasn’t about to get a heart attack again.
“Aria even charges her own grandfather? Aren’t you the biggest shareholder of the Stars Group? Is money really that tight? Gloria muttered, but before she could say more, Lennox stepped in
Gloria shot him a disapproving look
Derek, annoyed, cut in, “Who doesn’t like money? Since you’re so generous, why not pay for my grandpa’s medicine too? My mom’s always been kind to you–I’m sure you wouldn’t mind helping out. Deangelp would be so moved to know how fial you are.”
Derek was clearly baiting him, but Lennox was tempted. “Gloria’s always treated me well. Derek’s grandpa is my grandpa too–I’ll pay for the next prescription.”
Gloria’s mood instantly brightened, “it’s the thought that counts, Lennox. I won’t really make you pay
“No, Gloria, insist. if I said I’d do it, I’ll do it.” Lynnox looked as gentle as a lamb. “Aria, how much for the prescription?”
Aria smiled. “Not much. Just thirty milion dollars.”
Lennox’s smile froze. Thirty million? For a single course of treatment? She’s robbing us blind!”
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Chapter 177
He’d heard Gloria had been hospitalized from stress, but now he finally understood why.
Thank God he hadn’t boasted about footing the bill for all the prescriptions.
Seeing Lennox’s stunned expression, Derek grinned. “Second thoughts? That too much for you?”
“Of course not,” Lennox managed, face twitching. “I pay.”
With his mood soaring, Derek walked into the exam hall with a spring in his step, standing out against the sea of anxious faces. That lasted right up until he got the test paper. His smile vanished,
This year’s questions were even tougher than last year’s. So hard, he wanted to curse out the whole exam committee.
After the literature exam, he was even more crushed.
At that point, he
e wanted to send the test writers straight to hell
But later, Derek thought it through–if it was hard for him, it was hard for everyone else. As long as he gave it his best, he was satisfied.
When the exam ended, he grabbed his phone the moment it was allowed, saw Aria’s message, and, still in high spirits, hurried-to find her.
She really was the best.
Spotting her car, Derek pushed through the crowd, calling out, “Arial”
As soon as Aria looked
he threw his arms around her.
“Aria, I think I did pretty well!” he said, his voice bright with hope.
She almost threw him off in surprise. “Good for
or you. Now let go.”
othe
Derek let go immediately, grinning as he jumped into the car.
Not far away, Delilah
hput down her phone in shock.
She had just witnessed a guy
Buy run u
up and hug Aria in full view of everyone.
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