Chapter 211
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Stunned, Brendon and the others watched his retreating figure. Katie yanked the blanket off her legs and scoffed. “Was that really necessary? He’s way too dramatic for a doctor.”
Joselyn crossed her arms, bitterness in her voice. “Look how defensive he gets when it’s about Christina. You really think they’re just friends? She must have something going on with him. Why else would he drop everything to come running whenever she calls? She’s just the Jones family’s adopted daughter, barely valued by them.”
Katie nodded, her voice edged with annoyance. “Isn’t it obvious? Even our family couldn’t get Dr. Emmett to visit, but Christina calls, and he immediately shows up. I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re already sleeping together.”
Just then, Yolanda said gently, hardly meaning her words, “Katie, you really shouldn’t make such accusations without proof. If Dr. Emmett hears something like that, things could get even worse.”
Katie scoffed, waving her hand dismissively. “Worse? How much worse can it get? Didn’t he just put us all on his blacklist?”
To her, it was no big deal. Calvin was just a surgeon. Soon, younger talents would outshine him. Additionally, the Dawson and Mitchell families might not even need a surgeon. Once she secured a connection with the son of the wealthiest man in Dorfield, she’d rise above everyone else—gaining power, prestige, and influence.
“Katie’s right. We’re already blacklisted. What worse could happen?” Joselyn agreed, settling beside Katie on the bed. She patted Katie’s head proudly. “You’re brilliant, sweetheart. Once you marry into the Hubbard family, we’ll have more influence than that cranky old man ever dreamed of. The Hubbard patriarch has ties with all the major players in Lorbridge.”
A smug smile spread across Joselyn’s face, pride practically glowing from her. “When that time comes, our whole family will rise with you. And if the Hubbards become the leading force in Lorbridge, Brendon will be the richest man in Dorfield.”
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Joselyn turned to Yolanda, her voice laced with superiority. “And that would make you the most envied woman in town—Brendon’s wife.” Yolanda smiled politely. “No matter what happens, you’ll always have my respect.”
But inside, Yolanda felt a flicker of irritation. Joselyn’s condescending tone and her need to act superior grated on her nerves. Being pushed into a subordinate role didn’t sit well with her. Katie wasn’t even married into the Hubbard family yet, and Joselyn was already acting like she ruled the world. What would it be like if the marriage actually happened?
Yolanda couldn’t wait to see who’d win Elliott’s affection and secure a place in Dorfield’s richest family.
Just then, a sharp knock echoed through the hospital room.
Everyone’s attention snapped to the doorway, their conversation falling silent as two uniformed police officers stepped inside.
Everyone exchanged startled glances—could Calvin really be so spiteful as to call the police over nothing but a ruse? Surely tricking him into seeing Katie wasn’t enough to warrant a visit from law enforcement.
As suspicion hung in the air, one of the officers cleared his throat and asked, “Excuse me, which one of you is Ms. Katie Dawson?”
Katie’s lips parted, but nerves got the best of her. She hesitated, unable to immediately reply. A chill of dread prickled down her spine—why did the police want her?
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