Chapter 1856 Guests
âWhat is it?â Francesca asked.
"An informant in H City told me that Mr. Windt's daughter brought a sapphire necklace to the black
market for auction. It was right around the time I just took care of the orphanage, so I went back to
H City overnight. The people in the black market had determined that it was a priceless sapphire
necklace. Since it came from F Nation's royalty, it'll sell for at least fifty million based on market
price. If it's auctioned instead, then the price will go way higher. I've already asked those people to
contact Ms. Windt, so sheâs making her way here now. I'll be meeting her soon. What price should I
offer?â
âAround one million,â Francesca informed.
âEh? Isn't one million way too little?â Anthony felt bad. âI know what you're thinking. Giving an
orphaned, helpless girl too much money will only attract danger to her. But don't you think we
should give her a little more?â
âAdversity makes one stronger, whereas comfort makes one weaker,â Francesca replied flatly. âAt
this time, if she receives too much money, she may easily give up on any desire to improve her
situation. In contrast, if she only receives a little bit of money, she'll be able to live comfortably, but
there'll also be enough pressure on her to make her strive for the better.â
âI understand.â He was very obedient.
âProtect the necklace and return it to her in the future,â she ordered.
âI know. You always repay a debt of gratitude in secret.â There was a tinge of teasing in his voice,
though there was admiration, too. âSay, how are you so mature, even though you're still pretty
young?â
âI'm not going to talk to you any further. My head's hurting.â She directly hung up the phone and
lay on the bed while holding her head
Recently, she had been feeling really tired and becoming forgetful. She would forget where she
placed a thing just a minute ago.
She knew that the metal inside the back of her brain was seriously affecting her health. If she didn't
undergo that operation as soon as possible, the consequences would be disastrous.
Therefore, she decided to tell Danrique that she was leaving tonight. If he refused to listen, she
would have to show her hand.
Just as she was thinking, Norah's voice was heard from the outside. âThere's going to be guests
tonight. You lot should go to the kitchen to help out.â
âUnderstood.â
âAs for the rest of you, go decorate the living room.â
âUnderstood.â
Norah was assigning work to the maids while the doctor entered Francesca's room after knocking
on the door. She informed politely, âIt's time for your medicine, Ms. Cece.â
âMhm." Francesca stood up to take her medicine.
She noticed that there was little difference in modern medicine's prescription when it came to
treating external wounds. Thus, she didn't ask any questions and did as the doctor asked.
âMs. Cece...â At that moment, Norah entered the room with a couple of young maids holding a
couple of pretty dresses. âThere will be guests today. Do you want to dress yourself up? I've
arranged a make-up artist and stylist for you. These dressesâ"
âNo need.â Francesca yawned. âI don't like wearing weird clothing, nor do I like wearing make-up
and high heels...â
"Okay." Norah quickly sent the maids out of the room. âMs. Lindberg said everything shall be done
to your liking.â
âThank you,â Francesca thanked, took her medicine, and went back to her bed.
âDo you want to take a walk, Ms. Cece?â Norah asked carefully. âYou've been staying inside your
room for days. It must be boring.â
âNo need...â Francesca was going to reject the suggestion, but she quickly found the idea to be a
good one.
After all, she would have a chance to understand the layout of the place better to make her escape
in the middle of the night smoother.
When she thought about that, she quickly changed her tune. âSure. I'll go for a walk and get some
sun.â
âAll right. I'll hold you.â Norah quickly helped Francesca up.
A maid helped her put on a coat before they all went downstairs.
âI don't need this many people to follow me. I can walk by myself.â Francesca wasn't used to being
treated like that. âJust find someone to lead the way. The rest can leave.â
Norah dismissed the other maids and accompanied Francesca on a walk in the garden.
She wanted to help Francesca walk, but Francesca walked faster than she did.