Mandy trembled at the thought of even asking for Axelâs help, knowing that Axel was resentful toward her and the entire Taylor family.
Despite Mandyâs sacrifices and true love for Winston and her stepchildren, Axel had stubbornly perceived her as a homewrecker. Without Mandy opening the polygamous floodgate, Winston wouldnât have gone on to marry Lyla and Colene.
Axel probably wondered if Winston would have stayed monogamous had it not been for Mandyâs presence.
As Winstonâs second wife, she bore the brunt of criticisms and prejudices more than the other two wives.
Mandy replied to Alyssa, âIâll get this done right away. Iâm calling Julien now.â
She always attended to Alyssaâs concerns promptly. She dialed Julienâs number, and soon, they heard.
Julienâs surprisingly youthful voice from the other end. He greeted, âAunt Mandy, Iâve missed you!â
âJulien, have you been busy lately? You didnât call me at all. Did you have too much fun and forget about me?â Mandy teased him.
âGosh, no! Iâd never forget a lovely lady like you, replied Julien. Alyssa lifted a brow at his slick reply.
From how Julien spoke to Mandy, Alyssa perceived him as a sweet talker. He presented himself very differently from what she had imagined.
âJulien, youâre all grown up. When you were younger, I could praise you for being clever. Now, youâre just cheesy,â Mandy teased him with a chuckle.
He protested, âIâm just 27 years old! Call me cheesy when I hit my thirties. If Iâm not wrong, my cousins should have reached that age. I bet you interacted with those cheesy guys too much.
âYou should visit Mosgravia to enjoy the company of a good-looking gentleman like me! Hahaha!â
Alyssa grimaced when she overheard Julienâs remarks. He sounded unserious, annoying, and crude.
âAlright now, letâs get to business,â Mandy suggested, clearing her throat. After some hesitation, she explained, âJulien, I called to ask for a favor.â
FOX Just tell me what you need. I donât count favors,â he replied.
After a pause, she said in a ushed voice, âCould you take some time off to visit Solana City? I have ant acquaintance who suffered from head trauma a few days ago in a near-death Incident.
âAfter undergoing brain surgery, his condition has stabilized, but there are some complications. Julien, youâre a talented neurologist. Can you examine him in Solana City for my sake?â
âWho is that?â Julien wondered. Mandy glanced at a visibly nervous Alyssa and answered, âWhy donât you come to Solana City? Iâll bring you to him when youâre here.â
âAunt Mandy, you know my rules. Patient information is the first thing I need before any consultation, or I will not take the case,â Julien countered. He was smart enough not to fall into Mandyâs trap.
He seemed like a really fussy person to deal with, Mandy had no choice but to divulge. âHis name is Jasper Beckett. Heâs an important friend to Lyse.â
âYou mean that president of Beckett Group, Jasper Beckett?â Julien gasped, his tone visibly growing solemn.
âYes,â
âAunt Mandy, I need to get going. Goodbye!â
âHey, Julien! Listen to me-â
âThereâs nothing more to discuss. You know my principles. The reason I went to Mosgravia and started my career in a foreign land was because I despised the elitism in Solana City.
âWhen I worked at the local hospital years ago, I witnessed a poor couple kneeling in front of the hospital directorâs office just to beg for a heart transplant that was originally supposed to be for their daughter!â