Chapter 158
Trish had no idea how many people would be gossiping about her behind her back .
She was someone who couldn’t stand being talked about , especially when it was for something as embarrassing as
this .
“ Grandma , Dad , Mom , I don’t know how things got this bad ! ” Trish exclaimed , her voice shaky with panic .
Archer and Natalie looked equally panicked . “ Trish , you didn’t offend Dr. Ceylan , did you ? ”
Edith slapped her thigh in frustration . “ Oh , no ! Dr. Ceylan is a medical genius – someone we can’t afford to cross ! What are we going to do now ? ”
Wendy stood off to the side , watching as the family scrambled in a panic over Dr. Ceylan’s disapproval .
Trish’s eyes were red , and she was visibly shaken .
Just then , Natalie spoke up , her voice full of thought . “ Trish , do you know if Dr. Ceylan is a man or a woman ? ”
Archer frowned . “ How is that relevant ? ”
“ Well , if Dr. Ceylan is a man , ” Natalie said , her voice lifting with hope , “ if he saw someone as beautiful and talented as Trish , he’d definitely fall for her at first sight , right ? ”
Edith’s expression shifted from worry to excitement . “ Yes! If Trish became Mrs. Ceylan , the Crone family would truly be on top ! With Dr. Ceylan and Mr. Hawk as my grandsons – in – law , I would have no regrets in this life ! ”
In truth , Archer and Natalie had been on the lookout for a good match for Trish for years . They couldn’t afford to lose to the second branch with Jessica . Their sights had long been set on Dr. Ceylan , since only the doctor could rival Stanley .
Trish’s heart skipped a beat . She had admired Stanley , but it was clear his heart belonged to Jessica . So , she made a vow to herself to find someone just as remarkable as Stanley . Dr. Ceylan seemed to check all the boxes .
A determined smile crossed Trish’s face . “ Grandma , Dad , Mom , I’ve got some insider info – Dr . Ceylan has already arrived in Hovendale . ”
“ Really ? Where is Dr. Ceylan ? ” Edith asked , her curiosity piqued .
“ You don’t need to worry about that . I’ll find Dr. Ceylan . Just wait for the good news . ” Trish flashed a confident smile , her lips curling upward .
The family buzzed with excitement again .
Wendy stood quietly off to the side .
Hmm , well , good luck with that .
Just then , a pleasant ringtone sounded . Wendy saw that it was Nathan calling .
She stepped outside to answer . Nathan’s voice came through the phone immediately . “ Wendy , it’s my birthday today . Come join us for the celebration . ”
It was Nathan’s birthday , and he was inviting her to celebrate .
Wendy was about to decline . “ Nathan , I- ”
Nathan cut her off , his tone light but firm , “ Wendy , you have to come . If you don’t , I’ll just have to drive over to Clavendale University and pick you up from your dorm . ”
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Wendy paused . Well , that was certainly a strong – arm tactic
“ Fine , Nathan . Just send me the address , and I’ll be there later . ”
Nathan quickly sent the address . Wendy thought that since it was his birthday , she couldn’t show up empty- handed . She decided to go shopping for a gift .
It couldn’t be too cheap , and definitely not too intimate – she didn’t want Nathan to get the wrong idea .
After browsing through the mall , Wendy finally settled on a classy men’s wallet .
With the gift neatly packed in an exquisite gift bag , she took a cab to Nathan’s birthday party .
Nathan’s birthday party was being held at a private winery , in the most luxurious VIP suite . The guest list was full of the circle’s elite young men , gathered together for a night of celebration .
Stanley and Jessica were already there .
Jessica handed Nathan a gift with a bright smile . “ Happy birthday , Nathan . ”
The pile of gifts on the couch was impressive , filled with luxury brands .
Benny and Sienna made their way over . “ Nathan , can we start the party now ? ”
Nathan glanced toward the entrance . “ Hold on . My most important friend hasn’t arrived yet . ”